Product Description
| Product | PETN |
| CAS | 78-11-5 |
| Formula | C5H8N4O12 |
| Synonym | nitropentaerythrite, pentaerythrite tetranitrate, pentaerythritol tetranitrate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Notes | PETN is an extremely dangerous explosive, particularly when dry. Especially sensitive to shock and heat. Primary hazard is blast of an instantaneous explosion, not flying projectiles or fragments. |
| Class | Explosives, Reactants, Propellants, Highly Reactive and Radioactive Chemicals, Explosives, Propellants, Detonators - ATF Regulated Explosive Materials |
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