Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine

CAS 2691-41-0 C₄H₈N₈O₈ MW 296.1600 Danger
Exploding Bomb Exploding Bomb
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H200 (Deleted) Unstable Explosive Explosives
H303 May be harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H316 Causes mild skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P201 (Deleted) Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 (Deleted) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P281 (Deleted)Use personal protective equipment as required.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P372 Explosion risk.
P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P380 Evacuate area.
P401 Store in accordance with ...
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

White crystalline solid.

Boiling Point536°F (decomposes)
Vapor Pressure2.41x10-8 mmHg

Synonyms

cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine; tetramethylenetetranitramine; octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine; octogen; HW4; LX 14-0; HW4; LX14-0

Data Sources

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