Methyl picrate Property

Melting point:

69°C

Boiling point:

385.99°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.4947

refractive index 

1.5500 (estimate)

Water Solubility 

0.2g/L(15 ºC)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzene, 2-methoxy-1,3,5-trinitro- (606-35-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

E,Xn,N

Risk Statements 

2-20/21/22-51/53

Safety Statements 

35-61

RIDADR 

0213

HazardClass 

1.1D

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

606-35-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P230Keep wetted with …

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P250Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P380in case of fire: Evacuate area.

P372Explosion risk in case of fire.

P373DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.

P401Store …

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Methyl picrate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Explosive compositions.

General Description

A crystalline structure. Specific gravity of 1.4. Melting point 154°F. Highly toxic. May explode under exposure to intense heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments.

Air & Water Reactions

Methyl picrate is insoluble in water

Reactivity Profile

Methyl picrate is one of the least sensitive and shock safest explosives. Methyl picrate is quite toxic to humans and therefore, hasn't been used in general as an explosive.

Health Hazard

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Fire Hazard

MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 meters (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from EtOH or MeOH. Dry it in vacuo.[Beilstein 6 H 288, 6 I 140, 6 II 280, 6 III 968, 6 IV 1456.]