2,6-Bis(picrylamino)-3,5-dinitropyridine
Agent Name
2,6-Bis(picrylamino)-3,5-dinitropyridine
Alternative Name
PYX
CAS Number
38082-89-2
Formula
C17-H7-N11-O16
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
3,5-Dinitro-N,N'-bis(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)-2,6-pyridinediamine; PYX; PYX explosive; 2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3,5-dinitro-N,N'-bis(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)-; 2,6-Pyridinediamine, 3,5-dinitro-N2,N6-bis(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)-; [ChemIDplus] Picrylaminodinitropyridine; [Owen Compliance Services MSDS] 0475
Category
Explosives
Description
Yellow crystalline powder with no distinct odor when dry; [Owen Compliance Services MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An explosive; [Owen Compliance Services MSDS]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [RTECS] Can be desensitized with water or water and alcohol mixtures; May detonate from friction, impact, heat, or electrostatic discharge; Inhalation may cause nervous system effects including headaches and dizziness; [Owen Compliance Services MSDS] See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Explosives, division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.5."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.