General Description
An initiating explosive shipped as a slurry or wet mass of reddish-brown crystals. May explode due to shock, heat, flame, or friction if dried. The primary hazard is the blast of an instantaneous explosion and not flying projectiles and fragments.
Reactivity Profile
nitroresorcinol, lead salt is unstable, may decompose explosively if shocked or heated.
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.