Chemical Properties
Golden-yellow leaflets. Sparingly soluble in alcohol and ether; more soluble in glacial acetic acid and acetone.
General Description
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.
Reactivity Profile
DIPICRYL SULPHIDE [DRY OR WETTED WITH < 10 % WATER] is a high explosive. Reacts with oxidizing agents in often vigorous reactions to liberate toxic gases. Reacts vigorously with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides. These reactions may culminate in detonation. May explode in the presence of a strong base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide even in the presence of water or organic solvents.
Hazard
Explodes on shock or exposure to heat; dangerous.
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.
