ICSC 1641 - PERHYDRO-1,3,5-TRINITRO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE

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PERHYDRO-1,3,5-TRINITRO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE	ICSC: 1641 (April 2007)
1,3,5-Triaza-1,3,5-trinitrocyclohexane RDX (Royal Demolition Explosive) Hexogen Cyclonite Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine

CAS #: 121-82-4

UN #: see Notes

EC Number: 204-500-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of explosion. Explosive.	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.	Use water in large amounts, powder, carbon dioxide. Combat fire from a sheltered position. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Weakness. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Explosive; mass explosion hazard Toxic if swallowed Causes damage to central nervous system Causes damage to the central nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 1.1
STORAGE
Substance should be kept wet. Fireproof. Well closed. Separated from combustible substances and strong oxidizers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

PERHYDRO-1,3,5-TRINITRO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE

ICSC: 1641

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and combustible substances.	Formula: C₃H₆N₆O₆ Molecular mass: 222.1 Melting point: 205.5°C Density: 1.8 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure: negligible Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.87

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and combustible substances.

Formula: C₃H₆N₆O₆
Molecular mass: 222.1
Melting point: 205.5°C
Density: 1.8 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.87

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in irritability, insomnia, convulsions and unconsciousness.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in irritability, insomnia, convulsions and unconsciousness.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. The technical product may contain impurities which alter the health effects. The substance can only be transported either as UN 0072: CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE-TRINITRAMINE(CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), WETTED with not less than 15% water, by mass; or as UN 0483 CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE-TRINITRAMINE(CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), DESENSITIZED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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