NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards -

Cyclonite (original) (raw)

Synonyms & Trade Names

Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-s-triazine, RDX, Trimethylenetrinitramine, 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 1.5 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3 [skin]

OSHA PEL

none See Appendix G

Physical Description

White, crystalline powder. [Note: A powerful high explosive.]

Combustible Solid [EXPLOSIVE!]

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers, combustible materials, heat [Note: Detonates on contact with mercury fulminate.]

Exposure Routes

inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

irritation eyes, skin; headache, irritability, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), tremor, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, insomnia, convulsions

Target Organs

Eyes, skin, central nervous system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
**Skin:**Prevent skin contact
**Eyes:**Prevent eye contact
**Wash skin:**When contaminated/Daily
**Remove:**When wet or contaminated
**Change:**Daily
**Provide:**Eyewash, Quick drench

First Aid

(See procedures)
**Eye:**Irrigate immediately
**Skin:**Soap flush immediately
**Breathing:**Respiratory support
**Swallow:**Medical attention immediately

Respirator Recommendations