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The Hive => Chemistry Discourse => Topic started by: tripswitch on November 30, 2003, 01:45:00 AM

Title: Safe disposal of HMTD
Post by: tripswitch on November 30, 2003, 01:45:00 AM

SWIM has around 100g of the primary explosive HMTD (hexamethylenetriperoxidediamine) which he wants to dispose of in a safe and responsible manner. Can anyone tell me how to do this without causing detonation? It is currently stored under MeOH. Thanks!  ::)

Title: It can be decomposed by iodine (iodine ...
Post by: Rhodium on November 30, 2003, 02:13:00 AM

It can be decomposed by iodine (iodine tincture is fine) in basic aqueous solution.