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2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene

CAS RN: 118-96-7

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Evaporation at 20 deg C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

IPCS, CEC; International Chemical Safety Card on 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene. (April 2000). Available from, as of October 05, 2006: <http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics0967.htm/>.

May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion. Explodes on heating to 240 deg C.

IPCS, CEC; International Chemical Safety Card on 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene. (April 2000). Available from, as of October 05, 2006: <http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics0967.htm/>.

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