Chemical (CAS#)
Dipicryl sulfide (2217-06-3) Dry or Wetted < 10% water
Classification
- Miscellaneous
Formula
C12H4N6O12S
Characteristics
Golden-yellow leaflets. Melting point 234°C. Explosive when dry or wetted with less than 10% water. May explode under prolonged exposure to heat. The primary hazard is the blast effect of explosion and not flying projectiles and fragments. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether and soluble in glacial acetic acid and acetone. Low toxicity.
Treatment
Apply FAST-ACT powder to fully cover liquid spill and absorb excess liquid.
Mechanism/Byproduct
FAST-ACT is not for use on explosives.
Primary Mechanism Type
Do not use FAST-ACT on explosives.
Byproduct
Do not use FAST-ACT on explosives.
Disposal Notes
Do not use FAST-ACT on explosives.
Reaction Rate (Slower to Faster)
Reaction Rate: 0
Summary
**Classification: Explosive 1.1D
**Treatment: Do not use FAST-ACT on explosives.
