2,4,6-TRINITRORESORCINOL Property

Melting point:

175.5°; mp 179-180°

Boiling point:

388.06°C (rough estimate)

Density 

2.012±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

refractive index 

1.6910 (estimate)

pka

1.20±0.10(Predicted)

Water Solubility 

5.4g/L(25 ºC)

EPA Substance Registry System

1,3-Benzenediol, 2,4,6-trinitro- (82-71-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

E,Xn

Risk Statements 

2-4-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

35

RIDADR 

0219

HazardClass 

1.1D

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

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..…

2,4,6-TRINITRORESORCINOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Yellow crystals; astringent taste. An initiating explosive. Forms addition compounds with many hydrocarbons; soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water.

Uses

2,4,6-Trinitroresorcinol has been used in the manufacture of explosives.

General Description

A yellowish, crystalline solid. May explode under exposure to heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments. Used as a priming agent. Very sensitive to heat. Water is added to lessen the explosion hazard.

Reactivity Profile

Aromatic nitro compounds, such as TRINITRORESORCINOL, range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. The aromatic nitro compounds may explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. The explosive tendencies of aromatic nitro compounds are increased by the presence of multiple nitro groups.

Hazard

Severe explosion risk when heated.

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.

Safety Profile

Very explosive. Upon decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also NITRO COMPOUNDS of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS and EXPLOSIVES, HIGH.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the phenol from ethyl acetate or water containing HCl [EXPLODES violently on rapid heating.] Its solubility in H 2O is 0.7% at 20o and 3% at 100o. It forms addition compounds with aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g. naphthalene (m 168o), anthracene (m 180o), phenanthrene (m 142o), fluorene (m 134o) and retene (m 141o). [Beilstein 6 H 830, 6 III 4354, 6 IV 5699.]