Chemical Datasheet
PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE, [WET WITH >= 25 % WATER OR DESENSITIZED WITH >= 15 % PHLEGMATIZER] |
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NFPA 704
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General Description
A thick slurry of white crystals. The pure compound is a dangerous explosive, particularly when dry. Addition of water or phlegmatizer reduces sensitivity to shock and heat. May explode under exposure to heat or fire. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments.
Hazards
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Reactivity Alerts
- Explosive
- Strong Oxidizing Agent
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this compound are not available. It is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
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)
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits highly toxic fumes. (NTP, 1992)
Reactivity Profile
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.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
- Expanded Polymeric Absorbents
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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
FIRE: If rail car or trailer is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 500 meters (1/3 mile) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
FIRE: If rail car or trailer is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]:
CARGO FIRE: DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE! Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions and let burn. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat.
TIRE OR VEHICLE FIRE: Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt. If possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles from maximum distance to prevent fire from spreading to cargo area. Pay special attention to tire fires as re-ignition may occur. Stand by, at a safe distance, with extinguisher ready for possible re-ignition. (ERG, 2024)
CARGO FIRE: DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE! Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions and let burn. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat.
TIRE OR VEHICLE FIRE: Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt. If possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles from maximum distance to prevent fire from spreading to cargo area. Pay special attention to tire fires as re-ignition may occur. Stand by, at a safe distance, with extinguisher ready for possible re-ignition. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. DO NOT OPERATE RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN 100 METERS (330 FEET) OF ELECTRIC DETONATORS. DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. (ERG, 2024)
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. DO NOT OPERATE RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN 100 METERS (330 FEET) OF ELECTRIC DETONATORS. DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
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First Aid
EYES: Check for contact lenses and remove them at once if present. You should then immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Do not use oil or ointment in eyes. Arrange immediate transportation to a medical facility.
SKIN: You should remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: If any of your laboratory personnel should inhale this chemical, remove them at once to open air and arrange for immediate transportation to a medical facility.
INGESTION: If the exposed person is convulsing or unconscious, do not attempt first aid. Transport immediately to a hospital emergency room or poison control center. If the victim is conscious, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Transport to a medical facility. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: You should remove all contaminated clothing and flood skin with water. Wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms persist or develop, seek medical attention.
INHALATION: If any of your laboratory personnel should inhale this chemical, remove them at once to open air and arrange for immediate transportation to a medical facility.
INGESTION: If the exposed person is convulsing or unconscious, do not attempt first aid. Transport immediately to a hospital emergency room or poison control center. If the victim is conscious, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Transport to a medical facility. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility:
less than 1 mg/mL
at 72°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
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| Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (78-11-5) | 0.39 ppm | 4.3 ppm | 26 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
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| Chemical of Interest | CAS Number | Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
Min Conc | STQ | Security Issue |
| PETN; [Pentaerythritol tetranitrate] | 78-11-5 | ACG | 5000 pounds | explosive | ACG | 400 pounds | EXP/IEDP | |||
- ACG = a commercial grade.
- EXP/IEDP = explosives/improvised explosive device precursors.
(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.Alternate Chemical Names
This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- ANGICAP
- ANGITET
- ANTORA
- ARCOTRATE
- BARITRATE
- 2,2-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)-1,3-PROPANEDIOL TETRANITRATE
- 2,2-BISDIHYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-PROPANEDIOL TETRANITRATE
- C 2
- C 2 (EXPLOSIVE)
- CARDIACAP
- CHOT
- COMPONENT 1 (20%): PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
- COMPONENT 2 (80%): LACTOSE
- DELTRATE 20
- DELTRATE-20
- DILCORAN 80
- 1,3-DINITRATO-2,2-BIS(NITRATOMETHYL)PROPANE
- DIPENTRATE
- DUOTRATE
- ERINIT
- EXTEX
- HASETHROL
- KAYTRATE
- LENTRAT
- LOWETRATE
- LX 02-1
- LX 08-0
- LX 13
- LX 16
- LX 16 (EXPLOSIVE)
- MARTRATE 45
- METRANIL
- MYCARDOL
- MYOTRATE 10
- NEO-COROVAS
- NEOPENTANETETRAYL NITRATE
- NIPERYT
- NIPERYTH
- NITRIN
- NITRINAL
- NITRINE
- NITRO-RILETTEN
- NITROLONG
- NITROPENT
- NITROPENTA
- NITROPENTA 7W
- NITROPENTAERYTHRITE
- NITROPENTAERYTHRITOL
- NITROPENTON
- NITROTALANS
- PBXN 301
- PEN-TETRA
- PENCARD
- PENTA
- PENTAERITHRITYL TETRANITRATE
- PENTAERYTHRITE TETRANITRATE, [WET WITH >= 25 % WATER OR DESENSITIZED WITH >= 15 % PHLEGMATIZER]
- PENTAERYTHRITOL, TETRANITRATE
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRANITRATE
- PENTAFIN
- PENTANITRINE
- PENTANITROL
- PENTESTAN 80
- PENTETRATE UNICELLES
- PENTHRIT
- PENTHRITE
- PENTITRATE
- PENTRAL 80
- PENTRATE
- PENTRINAT
- PENTRITE
- PENTRITOL
- PENTRYATE
- PERGITRAL
- PERIDEX
- PERIDEX LA
- PERIDEX-LA
- PERITRATE
- PERITYL
- PET
- PETN
- PREVANGOR
- QUINTRATE
- RYTHRITOL
- SUBICARD
- TANIPENT
- TEN
- TENTRATE 20
- TETRANITROPENTAERYTHRITE
- TETRANITROPENTAERYTHRITOL
- TETRASULE
- TRANITE D-LAY
- VASO 80 UNICELLES
- VASODIATOL
- VASOLAT
- XTX 8003
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