Agent Name |
Ammonium picrate |
CAS Number |
131-74-8 |
Formula |
C6-H3-N3-O7.H3-N |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol ammonium salt; Ammonium carbazoate; Ammonium picronitrate; Explosive D; Obeline picrate; Phenol, 2,4,6-trinitro-, ammonium salt; Picratol; Picric acid, ammonium salt; UN0004; UN1310; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Explosives |
Description |
Bright yellow crystals; [Merck Index] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in explosives, fireworks, rocket propellants, and medicines; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Severe poisoning after ingestion of 1-2 grams results in gastroenteritis, kidney failure, hepatitis, coma, and death. [CHRIS] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization and dermatitis; An explosive hazard; [NJ-HSFS] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
3.37 x 10 -11 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM PICRATE
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