Ammonium Nitrate

Products Ammonium nitrate is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. It is included in instant refrigerated bags sold as medical devices. Some products also contain calcium ammonium nitrate. Structure and properties Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3, Mr = 80.04 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder that is readily soluble in water. Structure: … Ammonium Nitrate

Methenamine

Products Methenamine is commercially available as an ointment (Antihydral). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Structure and properties Methenamine or hexamine (C6H12N4, Mr = 140.2 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is readily soluble in water. Effects Methenamine (ATC D11AA03) has antiperspirant and antimicrobial properties. The … Methenamine

Sulfuric Acid

Products Pure sulfuric acid is available in specialized stores. It is one of the most important chemicals and millions of tons of it are produced annually. Concentrated sulfuric acid should not be given to private individuals in our view because of the potential risk. Structure and properties The sulfuric acid (H2SO4, Mr = 98.1 g/mol) … Sulfuric Acid

Sodium Chlorate

Products Pure sodium chlorate is available in specialized stores. It should not be confused with sodium chloride! Structure and properties Sodium chlorate (NaClO3, Mr = 106.4 g/mol) is the sodium salt of chloric acid (HClO3). It exists as a white, crystalline and odorless powder and is readily soluble in water. Effects Sodium chlorate has herbicidal … Sodium Chlorate

Explosives Precursors

Products Many of the chemicals involved are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Caution is advised when selling them. Suspicious transactions should be reported by specialists to the Federal Office of Police (fedpol). In many countries, legislation is currently being adapted to regulate access to precursors for private individuals and to make their misuse as difficult … Explosives Precursors

Nitric Acid

Products Nitric acid is available in pharmacies and drugstores in various concentrations. Structure and properties Nitric acid (HNO3, Mr = 63.0 g/mol) exists as a clear to nearly colorless liquid with a pungent odor that is miscible with water. It may turn yellowish in color. Various concentrations exist. These include: Fuming nitric acid: from about … Nitric Acid

Acetone

Products Pure acetone is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Acetone (C 3 H 6 O, M r = 58.08 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless, volatile and highly flammable liquid with a typical aromatic odor, miscible with water and ethanol 96%. The boiling point is 56°C. With a density of 0.78 g/cm … Acetone

Potassium Chlorate

Products Pure potassium chlorate is available in specialized stores. It should not be confused with potassium chloride, which in the past and in alternative medicine was still called Kalium chloratum. Structure and properties Potassium chlorate (KClO3, Mr = 122.55 g/mol) is the potassium salt of chloric acid (HClO3). It exists as a white, crystalline and … Potassium Chlorate