Definition
ChEBI: Dinitrosopentamethylenetetramine is a member of 1,3,5-triazinanes.
General Description
Flammable explosive solid.
Reactivity Profile
Self-reactive. N,N'-DINITROSOPENTAMETHYLENETETRAMINE is a blowing agent with an exothermic decomposition slightly above its melting point of 203°C, Ellern, 161(1968). N,N'-DINITROSOPENTAMETHYLENETETRAMINE is shock sensitive.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous,
intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes.
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Questionable
carcinogen. Mutation data reported. Can
ignite when handled and burns very rapidly.
Many N-nitroso compounds are
carcinogens. A blowing agent. When heated
to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of
NO,. See also N-NITROSO
COMPOUNDS.