Explosion, organic

When an eilkali azide is present, dichloromethane and chloroform form explosive organic azides. 

Ether Air (oxygen) Formation of explosive organic peroxides... 

Bretherick, L., Chem. Ind., 1986, 729 C hem. Eng. News, 1986, 64(51), 2 Attention is drawn to the possibility of slow formation of explosive organic azides from long contact of halogenated solvents with metal azides. 

Regulations for transportation of explosives and of other dangerous materials were prescribed for US railroads by the ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission), under the authority of the federal law, Act of Congress, approved June 25, 1948. The ICC may utilize the services of The Bureau of Explosives , organized by the American Railway Association in. 1906 to secure safery in the transportation of expls... 

A generally safe sulfur nucleophile is thiourea, giving thiouronium salts which are readily hydrolysed to the thiol, which can be oxidised to the disulphide. Since mishap is associated with separation of an explosive organic phase, an inert organic pick-up solvent, in which decomposition would be more controlled, should lend a measure of safety [14]. 

Mixtures of inorganic perchlorates with combustible materials are readily ignited mixtures with finely divided combustible materials frequently react explosively. Organic perchlorates are self-contained explosives.1... 

International Symposium on Analysis and Detection of Explosives, Organizer changing, every 3rd year, 1983-2001 (7th)... 

Organic peroxides are another class of explosives which has been researched recently. This class of explosives (organic, covalent peroxides) includes the following compounds ... 

Self-reactive substance means a thermally unstable liquid or solid substance liable to undergo a strongly exothermic decomposition even without participation of oxygen (air). This definition excludes substances or mixtures classified under the GHS as explosive, organic peroxides or as oxidizing ... 

It has been shown that some non-explosive organic and inorganic substances can explode when subjected to tlie action of very higii pressure. This was recorded for the first time by Bridgman [I). Teller [2] tried to find an explanation in terms of the activation energy which should be lowered with increased pressure. 

Molecular (van der Waals) Breakdown of constituent groups before melting Explosives organic azides, nitrates, etc. 7... 

Use Manufacture of ammonium nitrate for fertilizer and explosives, organic synthesis (dyes, drugs, explosives, cellulose nitrate, nitrate salts), metallurgy, photoengraving, etching steel, ore flotation, urethanes, rubber chemicals, reprocessing spent nuclear fuel. 

Attention is drawn to the possibility of slow formation of explosive organic azides... 

Composting Explosives/Organics Contaminated Soils U.S. Army, 1986, USATHAMA AMXTH-TE-CR-86077. 

The use of water as a suitable medium for catalysis has received much attention in recent years [1]. The increasing interest in this field stems from obvious economic and safety considerations. From an industrial point of view, an aqueous medium translates into waste reduction costs as well as the potential recovery of the catalyst via a biphasic process. The latter process is the foundation of the Ruhr-chemie/Rhone-Poulenc hydroformylation of alkenes, where, in 1998, it was reported to produce approximately 10% of the world s C4—C5 aldehyde capacity [2]. Furthermore, replacing flammable, carcinogenic, and explosive organic solvents with water leads to a safer working environment (cf. Section 5.2). 

Army. 1986b. Composting explosives/organics contaminated soils. Contract no. 

The next simplest ether is actually the one most commonly referred to as "ether". It is diethyl ether, whose molecular formula is C H.OC H, sometimes written as (C H-l O. This ether is the compound that was widely used as an anesthetic in many hospitals. One of the hazards of all ethers, and particularly diethyl ether because of its widespread use, is that once ethers have been exposed to air, they possess the unique capability of adding an oxygen atom to their structure and converting into a dangerously unstable and explosive organic peroxide. The peroxide-forming hazard aside, diethyl ether has a flash point of -56°F and an ignition temperature of 356 F. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with the characteristic ether odor. In addition to its use as an anesthetic, it is useful in the synthesis of many other chemicals, but it is an extremely hazardous material. 

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