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Tests according to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for the determination of explosive properties of organic peroxides have been compared with screening criteria for explosivity based on measurements in a closed mini-autoclave (MCPVT). It will be shown that an additional screening test may be helpful but the information obtained from the UN tests are more important to characterise the specific properties of a substance under different conditions.
Reactive (energetic) organic substances and mixtures may be identified based on the structure particularly by the present groups in molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties (examples are e.g. acetylenes, azides, azo compounds, peroxides, etc.). To characterize explosive properties of such substances and mixture many international accepted test methods are available. Exemplary test results are explained and the following classifications according to international regulations for hazardous substances and dangerous goods are discussed. Measures to avoid critical conditions during manufacturing, handling, storage and transport are explained and accidents are analysed.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) may be used to avoid testing for explosive and self-reactive properties according to the legal regulations of chemicals substances and dangerous goods.
Demonstrated measured exothermic decomposition energy value significantly affected by numerous factors - choice of sample vessel, sample mass, baseline shape, peak shape, heating rate.
The explosive properties of mixtures of aqueous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and different alcohols (ROH) like 2-propanol (2-PropOH), 2-methyl-2-propanol (TBA), 2-methyl-2-butanol (TAA) and 2-methyl-2-pentanol (THA) were investigated. Among others, the potential hazard of such mixtures may be characterized by their ability to react by different mechanisms of an explosion in the condensed phase, e.g. the thermal explosion or the detonation. Accordingly, the mixtures were experimentally investigated either by heating them up under confinement in different autoclaves or by exposing them to a shock wave impact applying the steel tube test. The results are discussed and compared to literature data.
For 1H-benzotriazole, no explosive properties are observable, but the relative high exothermic decomposition energy of 1590 J/g should be kept in mind. Nevertheless, an endothermic melting barrier at 100 °C ensures safe handling at lower temperatures. For 1H-1,2,3-triazole, the exothermic decomposition energy is as high as 2600 J/g, but explosive properties are also not detectable. Therefore, both reagents are hazardous with regard to the exothermic decomposition potential and can be handled safely with precautions.
A closed pressure vessel test (CPVT) screen for explosive properties of energetic organic compounds
(2007)
Results of a round-robin test on a mini-autoclave are reported and previously proposed criteria reviewed. Criteria based upon the results for three standard materials are now put forward. These standards-based criteria, in contrast to numerical criteria, theoretically allow any laboratory to utilize the data accumulated to date, irrespective of the equipment used. The practical requirement is that adequate discrimination can be achieved. Data to assess this are given.
A large number of azodicarboxylates and their derivatives are produced and used in the chemical industries. The versatile applications of these azodicarboxylates in research institutes and in the chemical industries for chemical synthesis arouse additional hazards. The intent of this paper is to obtain first knowledge about the structure–response relationship regarding the explosive properties and the thermal hazards of different versatile used azodicarboxylates. The substances are examined with the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Furthermore, different laboratory test methods, based on the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, are applied to determine the explosive properties of the mentioned substances. On the basis of the obtained results, the known influence of the nitrogen content within the molecule regarding their thermal behaviour could be confirmed. The measured heat of decomposition appeared to be proportional to the nitrogen content within the group of the aliphatic and the aromatic azodicarboxylates. To emphasize this dependency, further investigations should be done. The long term objective of this research is to develop structure–response relationships of the explosive properties and the thermal hazards originating from azodicarboxylates.
A large number of Azodicarboxylates and their derivatives are produced and used in the chemical industries. The versatile applications of these Azodicarboxylates in research institutes and in the chemical industries for chemical synthesis arouse additional hazards. The aim of this paper is to obtain a predication about the structure-response relationship regarding the explosive properties and the thermal hazards of different versatile used Azodicarboxylates. The substances were examined with the Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Furthermore, different laboratory test methods, based on the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, were applied to determine the explosive properties of the mentioned substances.