Barium styphnate
Agent Name
Barium styphnate
CAS Number
20236-55-9
Formula
C12-H4-N6-O16.Ba
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Barium bis(2,4,6-trinitroresorcinolate); [ChemIDplus] The barium salt of 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinol; UN0473 [CAMEO]
Category
Explosives
Description
Orange-yellow crystals; [CAMEO] Solubility--no data found;
Sources/Uses
A dangerous explosive; Keep spilled material wet; [CAMEO]
Comments
Dry material may explode after shock, heat, or friction; [CAMEO] Emits nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition; [Sax] A worker suffered acute barium poisoning after an explosion of barium styphnate. [Reference #1] Styphnic acid is 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinol and has a CAS # of 82-71-3. It is used as a priming agent in explosives. [Hawley] See "Styphnic acid." See "Barium."
Restricted
Transport of "Substances, explosive, N.O.S." (UN0473) is restricted to not more than 2000 kg on a road vehicle. [TDG]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba
MAK
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba, inhalable fraction(soluble compds)
IDLH (NIOSH)
50 mg/m3, as Ba
Adverse Effects
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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