2,4-Dinitrophenol (alias of 24-Dinitrophenol)

Key Info

TOXIC (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)
• Flammable/combustible
• DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction, shock; treat as an explosive
• Keep wet with water or treat as an explosive
• Consider evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile)
• DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! It may EXPLODE!
• Do not move if exposed to heat
• FLOOD with water! If water not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt.

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