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The barium salt of 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinol. Shipped as a slurry or wet mass of orange-yellow crystals. Shock, heat, flame or friction may cause explosion if dried out. The primary hazard is blast of instantaneous explosion and not flying projectiles and fragments. | [Reactivity Profile]
BARIUM STYPHNATE may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation if mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, May explode in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents. | [Health Hazard]
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | [Fire Hazard]
MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 1600 meters (1 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. |
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