| Agent Name |
Ammonium picrate |
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| CAS Number |
131-74-8 |
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| Formula |
C6-H3-N3-O7.H3-N |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| 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] |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Description |
Bright yellow crystals; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in explosives, fireworks, rocket propellants, and medicines; [HSDB] |
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| 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] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3.37 x 10 -11 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM PICRATE
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