2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine commonly referred to as tetryl (C7H5N5O8) is an explosive compound used to make detonators and explosive booster charges. Tetryl is a nitramine booster explosive, though its use has been largely superseded by RDX.
Is tetryl harmful?
* High exposure to Tetryl can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, sleeplessness and irritability. * High or repeated exposure to Tetryl can cause nosebleeds, and yellow staining and discoloration of palms, face, neck and hair. * Tetryl may cause a skin allergy.
What is tetryl used in?
Tetryl was used to make explosives, mostly during World Wars I and II. It is no longer manufactured or used in the United States. Stocks of tetryl are found in storage at military installa tions and are being destroyed by the Department of Defense (DOD).
