RDX Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine |
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1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
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| Other names | Geksogen; cyclo-trimethylene-trinitramine; 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Fuels and fuel additives,Laboratory chemicals,Propellants and blowing agents |
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| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
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| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
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| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Oral
Specific target organ toxicity â single exposure, Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity â repeated exposure, Category 2
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |    |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) | H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard H301 Toxic if swallowed H370 Causes damage to organs H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
| Response | P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
| Storage | P405 Store locked up. |
| Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
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| Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine | Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine | 121-82-4 | 204-500-1 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Following skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Following eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin; headache, irritability, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), tremor, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, insomnia, convulsions Target Organs: Eyes, skin, central nervous system (NIOSH, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. (ERG, 2016)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Explosives
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
If material on fire or involved in fire: Dangerously explosive. Do not fight fires in a cargo of explosives. Evacuate area and let burn.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 METERS (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. (ERG, 2016)
Excerpt from ERG Guide 112 [Explosives* - Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5]: MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 METERS (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. (ERG, 2016)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Use water in large amounts, powder, carbon dioxide. Combat fire from a sheltered position. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
After covering the spills with soda ash, mix, & spray with water. Scoop into a bucket of water and let it stand for 2 hr. Neutralize with 6 molar hydrochloric acid .
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Do NOT expose to friction or shock. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Substance should be kept wet. Fireproof. Well closed. Separated from combustible substances and strong oxidizers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.Store only in a permanent magazine. Protect container against physical damage. Store away from initiator explosives. Separate from oxidizing materials, combustibles & sources of heat.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
TLV: 0.5 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
Respiratory protection
Use closed system or ventilation.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine is an explosive. The explosion can be initiated by a sudden shock, high temperature or a combination of the two. The primary hazard is from blast effect and not from flying projectiles and fragments. Under prolonged exposure to heat or fire they can explode. |
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| Colour | White, crystalline powder |
| Odour | no data available |
| Melting point/freezing point | 205ºC |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 747ºC at 760mmHg |
| Flammability | Combustible Solid [EXPLOSIVE!] |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 405.6ºC |
| Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 0.87 |
| Vapour pressure | 2.66E-21mmHg at 25°C |
| Density and/or relative density | 1.89g/cm3 |
| Relative vapour density | no data available |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and combustible substances.
10.2 Chemical stability
The stability of cyclonite is considerably superior to that of PETN /pentaerythritol tetranitrate/ and nearly equal to TNT. It withstands storage at 85 deg C for 10 months or at 100 deg C for 100 hr without measurable deterioration.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Dangerous due to fire ... hazard. /nitrates/CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE TRINITRAMINE is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, combustible materials and heat. Detonates on contact with mercury fulminate (NIOSH, 2016). Danger of explosion when dry. The self heating and explosive decomposition of the explosive and aqueous alkali (calcium hydroxide) has been studied, [Chem Abs., 1988, 109, 112968].
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
During the preparation of 1-acetylhexahydro-3,5-dinitro-1,3,5-triazine, a contaminant formed during the manufacture of RDX, a mixture consisting of 3:1 molar ratio of nitric acid:1,3-triacetylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazine in trifluoroacetic anhydride detonated without warning.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of/nitrogen oxides/.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Mouse oral 59 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
CLASSIFICATION: C; possible human carcinogen. BASIS FOR CLASSIFICATION: Hepatocellular adenomas and carcinomas in female B6C3F1 mice. HUMAN CARCINOGENICITY DATA: None.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in irritability, insomnia, convulsions and unconsciousness.
STOT-repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Aspiration hazard
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill); Conditions: static, pH 6.0; Concentration: 3.6 mg/L for 96 hr (95% confidence interval: 1.9-6.6 mg/L)
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea); Conditions: flow through; Concentration: >15 mg/L for 96 hr
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: Cyclonite was found to be resistant to aerobic degradation using inocula from a variety of sources(1-3). In a 70-liter biological treatment simulator, cyclonite underwent 14% degradation in 5 days using an activated sludge inoculum(4). Aerobic soil cultures containing cyclonite at 30 ppm, plus added potato starch as a supplemental carbon source, were not able to degrade cyclonite even after 24 days of incubation(5). In the treatment of a wastewater containing cyclonite and TNT, only a small amount of the cyclonite was removed in an aerobic static biological reactor, followed by removal of >85% of the cyclonite in a contact oxidation reactor(6). Cyclonite, added to 3 different soil samples and incubated for 56 days under aerobic conditions was not biodegraded(7). Cyclonite was not degraded following 90 days incubation with water from the Holston River(8).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioconcentration in bluegill sunfish /Lepomis macrochirus/, channel catfish /Ictalurus punctatus/, and fathead minnow /Pimephales promelas/ was measured for cyclonite concentrations of 0.014 and 1.0 mg/L(1). The bioconcentration factors in edible tissue at the lower concentration ranged from 4.0 in catfish to 5.9 in fathead minnow and were slightly higher in viscera (5 in catfish to 11 in fathead minnows)(1). Elimination of all cyclonite from the fish tissues at the low dose exposure occurred after 14 days in the bluegill and catfish but not totally in the minnow. At the higher dose, minnows and catfish eliminated 70-84% of the accumulated cyclonite but no elimination occurred in the bluegill(1). The BCFs of cyclonite in sheepshead minnows (Cyprinodon variegatus) are reported as 1.0, 2.1, 1.6, 0.6 and 0.7 in the liver, viscera, gills, body remains and whole body, respectively, exposed for 24 hours at a cyclonite concentration of 8.11-8.14 mg/L(2). According to a classification scheme(3), these BCF values suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Downward movement of rdx through intact soil columns showed very little detectable movement of the munition compound or its transformation products in this time frame. the study was conducted for 6 mo. soil samples were taken at selected intervals in the soil profiles with an oakfield sampler.
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN0072 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN0072 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN0072 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE- TRINITRAMINE (CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), WETTED with not less than 15% water, by massâ (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE- TRINITRAMINE (CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), WETTED with not less than 15% water, by massâ (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE- TRINITRAMINE (CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), WETTED with not less than 15% water, by massâ (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 1.1D (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
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| Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine | Perhydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine | 121-82-4 | 204-500-1 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Not Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
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| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Other Information
Do NOT take working clothes home.The technical product may contain impurities which alter the health effects.The substance can only be transported either as UN 0072: CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE-TRINITRAMINE(CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), WETTED with not less than 15% water, by mass; or as UN 0483 CYCLOTRIMETHYLENE-TRINITRAMINE(CYCLONITE; HEXOGEN; RDX), DESENSITIZED
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
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