Dynamite

Name:
Dynamite
Detailed information:
An industrial explosive detonated by blasting caps. The principal explosive ingredient is nitroglycerin (straight dynamite) or especially sensitized ammonium nitrate (ammonia gelatin dynamite) dispersed in carbonaceous materials. Diethylene glycol dinitrate, which is also explosive, is often added as a freezing point depressant. A dope such as wood pulp and an antacid such as calcium carbonate are also essential.

Hazard:

Moderately sensitive to shock or heat, dynamite is a rather serious explosion hazard, also may ignite or explode as a result of contact with powerful oxidizing agents.Note: Use of dynamite is decreasing; it may be entirely replaced by safer and more efficient explosives.

See Explosive, High.