Hexanitro-1,2-diphenylethylene Property

Melting point:

211 °C (decomp)

Boiling point:

558.4°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.5878 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.7000 (estimate)

Water Solubility 

201mg/L

LogP

2.52

EPA Substance Registry System

2,2',4,4',6,6'-Hexanitrostilbene (20062-22-0)

Safety

RIDADR 

0392

HazardClass 

1.1D

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard

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.

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

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..…

Hexanitro-1,2-diphenylethylene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

General Description

An explosive. May explode under prolonged exposure to heat. Primary hazard is the blast effect of an instantaneous explosion and not flying projectiles and fragments. Forms yellow crystals.

Reactivity Profile

Hexanitro-1,2-diphenylethylene may be considered an oxidizing agent. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. May explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents.

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.