| Agent Name |
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate |
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| CAS Number |
78-11-5 |
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| Formula |
C5-H8-N4-O12 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
PETN; Penthrit; Nitropentaerythritol; PETN,NF; Pentaerythrite tetranitrate; 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-,dinitrate(ester); 1,3-Dinitrato-2,2-bis(nitratomethyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol tetranitrate; Nitropentaerythrite; Angicap; Antora; Baritrate; CHOT; Perityl; Vasodiatol; Deltrate-20; Peridex-LA; Quintrate; Pentaerithrityl tetranitrate; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Description |
White crystals |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to manufacture detonating fuses (Primacord), blasting caps, and pharmaceuticals (vasodilators) [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Ingestion of large amounts may induce methemoglobinemia. [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRANITRATE
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