Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Tetrazene
CAS Number	31330-63-9
Formula	C2-H6-N10.H2-O
Major Category	Other Uses
Synonyms	Tetrazene explosive; 1-(5-Tetrazolyl)-4-guanyltetrazene hydrate; 3-Tetrazene-2-carboximidamide, 4-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-, monohydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category	Explosives
Sources/Uses	Used as a primary explosive to initiate a secondary explosive; [Ullmann]
Comments	"Asthma reported in workers manufacturing detonators; [Malo]
Reference Link	Occupational asthma, rhinitis, and dermatitis due to tetrazene in a detonator manufacturer
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma	Yes
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Toxicity Information	Search TOXNET
Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Asthma, occupational