Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate
- CAS： 78-11-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Explosives, Unstable explosive
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H200 Unstable explosive
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/….
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P370+P372+P380+P373 In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P401 Store in accordance with…
P503 Refer to manufacturer/supplier… for information on disposal/recovery/recycling.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate
- Common names and synonyms: Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate
- CAS number: 78-11-5
- EC number: 201-084-3
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. (ERG, 2016)
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include a decrease in blood pressure, dyspnea, convulsions, cyanosis, headache, dizziness, postural hypotension, weakness, nausea, vomiting, pallor, sweating, collapse, rashes, coma, respiratory paralysis and formation of methemoglobin. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits highly toxic fumes. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Initial attention should be directed toward improving oxygen delivery with assisted ventilation, if necessary, and 100% oxygen while intravenous methylene blue is prepared. Institute cardiac monitoring, especially in patients with coronary artery or pulmonary disease. Hypotension should respond to Trendelenburg's position and intravenous fluids. Otherwise, dopamine may be needed. ... Use ... lavage for obtunded patients who ingest methemoglobin forming agents and present within 2-4 hours of ingestion. ... Exchange transfusion and/or the transfusion of packed red blood cells may be useful for methylene blue failures or for patients with known G6PD or NADPH methemoglobin reductase deficiencies. The inherent risks of the large blood volumes required in adults limit the applicability of this method. The usual dose of methylne blue is 1-2 mg/kg (25-50 mg/sq m) of a 1% solution (10 mg/ml) intravenously over 5 minutes. ... The same dose may be repeated within 1 hour if symptoms of hypoxia fail to subside. The administration of ascorbic acid (100-500 mg twice daily either orally or intravenously) is harmless but probably has a minor effect on increasing methemoglobin reduction. Methemoglobin forming agents
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
If material on fire or involved in fire: use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Do not use water, dry chemical, or foam. Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Pentaerythrite tetranitrate mixture, desensitized, solid, n.o.s.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 METERS (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 METERS (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. (ERG, 2016)
Flash point data for this compound are not available. It is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Cover the spilled material with water. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Environmental precautions
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Cover the spilled material with water. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
SRP: Wastewater from contaminant suppression, cleaning of protective clothing/equipment, or contaminated sites should be contained and evaluated for subject chemical or decomposition product concentrations. Concentrations shall be lower than applicable environmental discharge or disposal criteria. Alternatively, pretreatment and/or discharge to a permitted wastewater treatment facility is acceptable only after review by the governing authority and assurance that "pass through" violations will not occur. Due consideration shall be given to remediation worker exposure (inhalation, dermal and ingestion) as well as fate during treatment, transfer and disposal. If it is not practicable to manage the chemical in this fashion, it must be evaluated in accordance with EPA 40 CFR Part 261, specifically Subpart B, in order to determine the appropriate local, state and federal requirements for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Do NOT expose to friction or shock. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
no data available
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
Pentaerythrite tetranitrate is a white crystals. Density 1.75 g / cm3. Melting point 138-140°C. Detonates at 210°C. An extremely dangerous explosive, particularly when dry. Especially sensitive to shock and heat. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments.
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Colour：
Tetragonal holohedra from acetone + alcohol
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Odour：
Faint, mild odor
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Melting point/freezing point：
139°C
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
Explodes at 205-215 deg C
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Flammability：
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
no data available
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Flash point：
no data available
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Auto-ignition temperature：
160 dec C
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Decomposition temperature：
no data available
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pH：
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
less than 1 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
log Kow = 2.38 (est)
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Vapour pressure：
1.36X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C
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Density and/or relative density：
1.773
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Relative vapour density：
no data available
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion.
Chemical stability
Although PETN safely withstands storage for 18 mo at 65 deg C, continued storage has marked effects of instability; the presence of as little as 0.01% free acid or alkali in PETN markedly accelerates its deterioration. It is the least stable of the standard military bursting charge explosives.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE is a high explosive. An oxidizing agent. May begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation if mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides. Emits highly toxic nitrogen oxide fumes on decomposition.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Avoid all contact with other chemicals. Avoid contact with other explosives, pyrotechnics, solvents, adhesives, paints, cleaners and unauthorized metals, plastics, packing equipment and materials. Avoid contamination with acids, alkalis, amines, phosphorus, and reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
On decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of /nitric oxide/.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in lowering of blood pressure. Medical observation is indicated.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Pimephales promelas (Fathead minnow, weight 1 g, length 43 mm); Conditions: freshwater, static, 21 deg C, pH 7.1, hardness 35 mg/L CaCO3; Concentration: 27,000 mg/L for 96 hr (95% confidence interval: 9,500-76,000 mg/L) /formulated product
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea, age <24 hr); Conditions: freshwater, static, 22 deg C; Concentration: 9,700 mg/L for 24 hr (95% confidence interval: 7,500-12,600 mg/L) /formulated product
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
PURE CULTURE: Pure microbial cultures, one identified as Agrobacterium radiobacter, isolated under aerobic and nitrogen limiting conditions obtained from soil, river water, and sewage sludge were capable of metabolizing pentaerythritol tetranitrate(1). Enterobacter cloacae PB 2 isolated from a mixed microbial cultures obtained from soil under aerobic and nitrogen limited conditions was also capable of utilizing pentaerythritol tetranitrate as a sole nitrogen source(2). A proposed biodegradation pathway for pentaerythriol tetrenitrate initiated using Enterobacter cloacae proceeds via xenobiotic reductase to the trinitrate and then pentaerytrhitol dinitrate(3).
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 17 was calculated in fish for pentaerythritol tetranitrate(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 2.4(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of pentaerythritol tetranitrate can be estimated to be 650(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that pentaerythritol tetranitrate is expected to have low mobility in soil.
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN0150 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN0150 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN0150 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), WETTED with not less than 25% water, by mass, or PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), DESENSITIZED with not less than 15% phlegmatizer, by mass? (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), WETTED with not less than 25% water, by mass, or PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), DESENSITIZED with not less than 15% phlegmatizer, by mass? (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), WETTED with not less than 25% water, by mass, or PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE (PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE; PETN), DESENSITIZED with not less than 15% phlegmatizer, by mass? (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Other UN number is 150 PETN wetted with not less than 25% of water, hazard class 1.1D.The desensitized substance contains not less than 15% phlegmatizer.