NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards -
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