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                                Deadly Brew
                             by Seymour Lecker
                          Paladin Press MCMLXXXVII
                             ISBN 0-87364-418-2

  Transcribed to the electronic media for you by Thallion of WUF MCMXCIV.

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 Contents:

  1. Foreword
  2. Safety
  3. Acids
  4. Industrial chemicals
  5. Devices

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1. Foreword

WARNING! This manual is for informational purposes only. Neither the author
nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of
information in this book.

"During the Cuban Revolutionary War half of the comrades who were assigned
the task of producing homemade explosives and devices were either killed or
seriously injured."
                      Ernesto Che Guevara

        This manual is intended to demonstrate the ease with which
improvised explosive devices can be made from materials commonly used by
industry.
        I have included fifty common chemicals which will react explosively
in contact with sulfuric acid and/or nitric acid. I have selected these
specific chemicals because (1) sulfuric acid and nitric acid are the most
common acids in America; (2) they are comparatively safe to handle; (3) the
simplicity in designing an explosive device in which one component is acid.
        This manual is not a chemistry book and does not dwell in depth on
the health risks or chemical reaction hazards which accompany these
chemicals. Most of them will react violently with many other chemicals than
those I describe.
        These chemicals are all potentially dangerous or they would not
have a place in this work. With proper care and safety precautions these
chemicals can be used, and are used daily, in normal industrial settings.

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2. Safety

        In all dangerous situation it is always wise to take all possible
precautions. Here are the ten most important safety tips:

1.  Never store chemicals for extended periods.
2.  Never store chemical combinations for any length of time.
3.  Work in a cool, well ventilated area.
4.  Keep sources of heat and electricity well away from the work area.
5.  Keep the number of people in the work area to an absolute minimum.
6.  Keep materials far apart.
7.  Use a respirator while working.
8.  Use safety goggles.
9.  Wear as much protective rubber clothing as possible.
10. Have appropriate fire fighting equipment and large volumes of
    water close at hand.

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3. Acids

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

The most highly produced industrial chemical in the U.S.A.

Synonyms: Oil of vitriol, dipping acid.
Description: Colorless or dark brown, oily liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of iron, steel, rayon, film, fertilizers and dye;
      petroleum refining; etching; alkylation catalyst; electroplating
      baths; laboratory reagent; nonferrous metallurgy and batteries.
Hazards: Highly toxic, extremely corrosive to body tissue; will cause
         immediate and severe burns; inhalation of vapor will cause loss of
         consciousness and severely damaged lung tissue; mists will damage
         skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Keep cool and dry.
First aid: Inhalation - Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial
           respiration of oxygen if victim has stopped breathing.
           Ingestion - Give large amounts of water if victim is conscious.
           Do not induce vomiting. Skin contact - Remove contaminated
           clothing. Wash with large amounts of water. Eye contact - Wash
           with large amounts of water. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!
Fire fighting: Large volumes of water.

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Nitric acid (HNO3)

The tenth highest-volume industrial chemical produced in the United States.

Synonyms: Aquas fortis, hydrogen nitrate, azotic acid, engravers acid.
Description: Transparent, colorless or yellowish, fuming liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, dyes, drugs, lacquers,
      cellulose nitrate, nitrate salts, rubber chemicals and urethanes; ore
      flotation; metallurgy; photoengraving; etching steel; reprocessing
      spent nuclear fuel.
Hazards: Highly toxic; extremely corrosive to body tissue; will cause
         immediate and severe burns; will cause extensive damage to the
         eyes and respiratory system. Keep dry and cool.
First aid: Inhalation - Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial
           respiration of oxygen if victim has stopped breathing. If damage
           to respiratory system clears up, it will, in all cases, return
           in a few hours in a more serious form. Ingestion - Give large
           amounts of water if victim is conscious. Do not induce vomiting.
           Skin contact - Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with large
           amounts of water. Eye contact - Wash with large amounts of
           water. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION! Fire fighting: Large volumes of
           water.
Fire fighting: Large volumes of water.

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4. Industrial Chemicals

ACETIC ACID (C2H4O2)

Synonyms: Methane carboxylic acid, vinegar acid, ethanoic acid.
Description: Clear colorless liquid, pungent odor.
Uses: Manufacture of cellulose acetate, plastics, dyes, insecticides,
      pharmaceuticals; textile printing.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can damage skin. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam, foam, mist.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (C4H6O3)

Synonyms: Acetyl oxide, acetic oxide, ethanoic anhydride.
Description: Colorless liquid, strong acetic odor
Uses: Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, perfumes, dyes, vinyl acetate.
      Esterfying agent for food starch.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can damage skin. Keep cool and dry.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ACETONE CYANOHYDRIN (C4H7NO)

Synonyms: Ol-hydroxy isobutyro nitrile
Description: Colorless liquid.
Uses: Insecticides; Intermediate for organic synthesis.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation. Keep cool.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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ACROLEIN (C3H4O)

Synonyms: Propenal, acrylic aldehyde, allyl aldehyde, acraldehyde.
Description: Yellow or colorless liquid, choking odor.
Uses: Manufacture of resins, pharmaceuticals and polyurethane; herbicide;
warning agent in gases.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Do not expose to
         heat or flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ALLYL ALCOHOL (C3H6O)

Synonyms: Vinyl carbinol
Description: Clear liquid, pungent odor.
Uses: Manufacture of resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals; used as a
      herbicide.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Dangerous when
         exposed to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ALLYL CHLORIDE (C3H5Cl)

Synonyms: 3-Chloropropene
Description: Colorless liquid, pungent odor.
Uses: Manufacture of varnish, plastic, adhesives, pharmaceuticals.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Do not expose to
heat or flame; keep well ventilated.
Fire fighting: CO2, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ANILINE (C6H7O)

Synonyms: Aminobenzene, aniline oil, phenylamine.
Description: Colorless oily liquid. Strong odor. Brown when exposed to
             light.
Uses: Manufacture of rubber, dyes, photographic chemicals, pharmaceuticals
      and urethane foam; refining petroleum.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation and skin contact; keep cool.
Fire fighting: CO2, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ANILINE ACETATE (C8H11NO2)

Synonyms: None
Description: Colorless liquid, becomes dark with age.
Uses: Organic synthesis.
Hazards: Highly toxic, avoid inhalation. Keep cool.
Fire fighting: CO2, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ANILINE HYDROCHLORIDE (C6H8NCl)

Synonyms: Aniline chloride, aniline salt.
Description: White or green crystals.
Uses: Dyeing and printing.
Hazards: Highly toxic, avoid inhalation. Keep away from heat and flame.
Fire fighting: Water, CO2, water mist or spray, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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BENZOYL PEROXIDE (C14H10O4)

Synonyms: Lucidol, dibenzoyl peroxide
Description: White granules, tasteless, odorless.
Uses: Bleaching agent for flour, fats, oils and waxes; drying agent for
      unsaturated oils and pharmaceuticals; production of cheese.
Hazards: Toxic; avoid inhalation; will irritate skin. Do not expose to
heat, flame, sparks or strong sunlight; Do not shock.
Fire fighting: Water, foam
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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CARBON DISULFIDE (CS2)

Synonym: Carbon bisulfide
Description: Clear, colorless liquid. Odorless.
Uses: Manufacture of viscose rayon, cellophane and flotation agents.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or contact with skin. Do not expose
         to heat, flame, sparks, or friction.
Fire fighting: Water, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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CHLOROSULFONIC ACID (HSO3Cl)

Synonym: Sulfuric chlorohydrin.
Description: Clear or cloudy, colorless or yellow liquid. Sharp odor.
Uses: Manufacture of synthetic detergent, pharmaceuticals, dyes,
      pesticides, resins and smoke-producing chemicals.
Hazards: Highly toxic; Avoid inhalation and skin contact. Keep away from
         water.
Fire fighting: None required.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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CRESOL (C7H8O)

Synonyms: Cresylic acid, cresylol, tricresol.
Description: Can be clear or yellowish or yellow-brown or pink. Liquid.
Uses: Disinfectant; resins; ore flotation; textile scouring agent;
      synthetic food flavors.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can burn skin. Keep away from heat and flame.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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CUMENE (C9H12)

Synonyms: Isopropyl benzene, z-phenyl propane, cumol.
Description: Colorless liquid.
Uses: Production of phenol, acetone and alpha-methylstyrene; solvent.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to flame.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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CYANIC ACID (HOCN)

Synonym: Isocyanic acid
Description: Clear liquid. Acrid odor.
Uses: Synthesis of organic compounds.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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CYANIDE OF SODIUM  (NaCN)

Synonym: Sodium cyanide
Description: White, crystalline powder.
Uses: Extraction of gold and silver from ores; heat treatment of metals;
cleaning metals; fumigation.
Hazards: Highly toxic. Avoid inhalation and skin contact, though the latter
         is a lesser problem. Keep cool and dry.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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CYCLOHEXANOL (C6H12O)

Synonym: Hexahydrophenol
Description: Colorless needles in viscous liquid. Camphorlike odor.
Uses: Manufacture of soap, insecticides, nylon, resins, lacquers, paint,
      varnish, finishes, removers and polishers.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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CYCLOHEXANONE (C6H10O)

Synonyms: Ketohexamethylene, pimelic ketone
Description: Colorless liquid with acetone-like odor.
Uses: Manufacture of woodstains, paint and varnish remover, spot remover
      and polish; lube-oil additive; solvent; degreasing metals; leveling
      agent in dyes; organic synthesis.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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DIISOBUTYLENE (C8H16)

Synonym: Trimethylpentene
Description: Colorless liquid
Uses: Manufacture of plasticizers and rubber chemicals; alkylation,
      antioxidants, surfactants, lube-oil additives.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Keep strictly away from any heat source.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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DIMETHYL KETONE (C3H6O)

Synonyms: Ketone propane, propaneone, acetone.
Description: Colorless liquid, mint-like odor.
Uses: Manufacture of paint, varnish, cellulose acetate; testing vulcanized
      rubber products; solvent.
Hazards: Moderately toxic, keep away from flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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EPICHLOROHYDRIN (C3H5ClO)

Synonym: 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
Description: Colorless liquid, chloroform-like odor.
Uses: Manufacture of epoxy and phenoxy resins, glycerol and high
      wet-strength resins for paper; solvent for cellulose esters and
      ethers.
Hazards: Highly toxic. Avoid inhalation or skin contact. Do not expose to
         heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Foam, alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ETHYL ALCOHOL (C2H5OH)

Synonyms: Ethanol, methyl carbinol, spirit of wine, grain alcohol.
Description: Clear colorless liquid, burning taste.
Uses: Manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, cleansers,
      cosmetics, antifreeze, beverages and gasohol; solvents, resins,
      fats and oil.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

NOTE: Ethyl alcohol was the 50th highest-volume chemical in the U.S.A. in
      1979. Due to the increasing popularity of gasohol it is rapidly
      becoming more common. It is easily produced from the fermentation of
      biomass. It is relatively safe to handle, even in the context under
      discussion.

      For more information contact:
      Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI)
      Document Distribution Service
      1617 Cole Boulevard
      Golden, Colorado 80401
      (303) 231-1158

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ETHYLENE CYANOHYDRIN (C3H5NO)

Synonyms: Beta-hydroxypropionitrile, hydracyclo-nitrile, glycol
          cyanohydrin.
Description: Colorless to yellow liquid.
Uses: Solvent for cellulose esters and inorganic salts; organic
      intermediate for acrylates.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame. Keep dry.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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ETHYLENE DIAMINE (C2H8N2)

Synonyms: 1,2-ethane diamine, 1,2-diamino ethane.
Description: Colorless liquid. Ammonia-like odor.
Uses: Manufacture of resins an textile lubricants; solvent; fungicide;
      antifreeze inhibitor.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation and skin contact. Do not expose to
         heat or flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, alcohol foam, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ETHYLENE GLYCOL (C2H6O2)

Synonyms: 1,2-ethanediol, glycol, ethylene alcohol, glycol alcohol.
Description: Colorless liquid. Sweet taste.
Uses: Manufacture of lacquers, resins, inks, wood stains, adhesives, leather
dyes and deicing fluid; antifreeze; coolant;heat transfer agent.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can irritate skin. Do not expose to flame.
         [ Transcriber's note: In my opinion highly toxic, can cause fatal
         kidney failure even in very small doses, about 100 cc is enough! ]
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, water, foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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ETHYLENE IMINE (C2H5N)

Synonyms: Ethylenimine, dimethylenimine.
Description: White liquid. Pungent odor.
Uses: Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, adhesives and protective coatings;
      oil and lubricant refining.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation and skin contact. Do not expose to
         heat or flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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HYDRAZINE (N2H4)

Synonyms: Hydrazine base, diamine, hydrazine anhydrous.
Description: Colorless fuming liquid or white crystals.
Uses: Manufacture of drugs, fibers, antioxidants; propellant, plating metal
      or glass; photographic developers.
Hazards: Highly toxic. Avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool and do
         not jar.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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HYDRIODIC ACID (HI)

Synonym: Hydrogen Iodine
Description: Pale yellow liquid. Colorless gas.
Uses: Manufacture of pharmaceuticals; disinfectants; preparation of iodine
      salts.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; will damage skin. Keep dry.
Fire fighting: Dry chemical, CO2.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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HYDROFLUORIC ACID (HF)
 
Synonyms: Hydrogen fluoride, fluorohydric acid.
Description: Clear, colorless, fuming liquid or gas.
Uses: Manufacture of aluminum, fluorocarbons, gasoline, processing
      uranium; etching glass; acidizing oil wells.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool and dry.
Fire fighting: Dry chemical, CO2.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H2O2)

Synonyms: Hydrogen dioxide, T-stuff.
Description: Colorless heavy liquid. Colorless crystals.
             [ Transcriber's note: Crystals? I wouldn't say THAT! At least
             not over its freezing point, -0.4 centigrades.]
Uses: Manufacture of pulp, paper and plasticizers; substitute for chlorine
      in water treatment; wine distillation; refining and cleaning metals;
      bleaching of textiles, wood and fur.
Hazards: Highly toxic, avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool. Do not
         jar or concentrate. [ Transcriber's note: Keep away from oxidizing
         salts, like potassium permanganate, manganese dioxide or even
         blood(!) This is because hydrogen peroxide easily decompose in the
         presence of a catalyst. ]
Fire fighting: Dry chemical, CO2
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ISOPRENE (C5H8)

Synonym: 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene
Description: Colorless liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of polyisoprene and butyl rubber.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat, flame or sparks.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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ISOPROPYL ETHER (C6H14O)

Synonyms: 2-isopropoxy propane, oiisopropyl ether
Description: Colorless liquid, ethereal odor.
Uses: Manufacture of rubber cement; solvent for oils and dyes; paint and
      varnish remover.
Hazards: Low toxicity when cool. Keep away from flame or sparks. Do not
         jar.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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MANGANESE (Mn)

Synonyms: None
Description: Reddish-grey or silvery brittle metallic element.
Uses: Manufacture of steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous alloys; purifying
      agent in metal production.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Do not expose to
         flame. Keep dry.
Fire fighting: Special dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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MESITYL OXIDE (C6H10O)

Synonyms: 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one
Description: Oily, colorless liquid. Honey-like odor.
Uses: Manufacture of methyl isobutyl ketone; solvent; ore flotation; insect
      repellent; paint and varnish remover.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; avoid skin contact. Do not expose to heat or
         flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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METHYL CYANIDE (C2H3N)

Synonyms: Ethanen itrile, acetonitrile.
Description: Colorless liquid. Aromatic odor.
Uses: Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, vegetable oils and hydrocarbons;
      solvent.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Keep cool and dry.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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NITROBENZENE (C6H5NO2)

Synonyms: Oil of mirbane, nitrobenzol, mononitrobenzene.
Description: Bright yellow crystals or yellow oily liquid. Almond-like
             odor.
Uses: Manufacture of aniline, metal polish, shoe polish, benzidine and
      quinoline; solvent for cellulose ethers.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame. Do not jar.
Fire fighting: Water, foam, CO2, dry chemical
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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PERCHLORIC ACID (HClO4)

Synonyms: None
Description: Colorless fuming liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of esters; electropolishing; deposition of lead.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool. Do not
         jar.
Fire fighting: Water, foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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PHENYL ETHYLENE (C8H8)

Synonyms: Vinyl benzene, styrene (monomer), cinnamene.
Description: Colorless oily liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of a wide variety of resins and protective coatings.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can harm skin. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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PHOSPHOROUS TRICHLORIDE (PCl3)

Synonyms: Phosphorus chloride
Description: Clear colorless fuming liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of pesticides, gasoline additives, dye stuffs and
      plasticizers; used as a chlorinating agent and as a textile finishing
      agent.
Hazards: Highly toxic; can damage skin. Keep cool and dry.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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PARA-PHTALIC ACID (C8H6O4)

Synonyms: Benzene dicarboxylic acid, TPA terephtalic acid.
Description: White crystalline needles.
Uses: Manufacture of resins, fibers and films; additive to poultry feed;
      reagent for alkali in wool.
Hazards: Moderately toxic; can damage skin. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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PHTALIC ANHYDRIDE (C8H4O3)

Synonym: Phtalandione
Description: White crystalline needles. Mild odor.
Uses: Manufacture of resins, plasticizers, dyes, chlorinated products,
      pharmaceuticals and insecticides.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to flame.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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BETA-PROPIOLACTONE (C3H4O2)

Synonyms: None
Description: Clear liquid, pungent odor.
Uses: Disinfectant, vapor sterilant and organic synthesis.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Avoid open flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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PROPYLENE OXIDE (C3H6O)

Synonyms: 1,2-epoxypropane, propane oxide, methyl oxirane.
Description: Colorless liquid. Ethereal odor.
Uses: Manufacture of urethane foams; detergents, lubricants, solvents,
      fumigants and surfactants.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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PYRIDINE (C5H5N)

Synonyms: None
Description: Colorless liquid. Sharp odor. Burning taste.
Uses: Manufacture of vitamins, drugs, solvents and antifreeze;
      waterproofing, denaturating alcohol and textile dyeing; fungicide.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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SILVER PERMANGANATE (AgMnO4)

Synonyms: None
Description: Violet crystalline powder
Uses: Manufacture of gas masks. Used as an antiseptic.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Can miscolor skin. Do not expose to heat or
         flame. Do not jar.
Fire fighting: Water
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4

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TITANIUM (Ti)

Synonyms: None
Description: Dark gray powder or white lustrous metal.
Uses: Manufacture of alloys for a variety of special applications; X-ray
      tube target; electrodes in chlorine batteries.
Hazards: Non-toxic. Do not expose to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Smother with sand, powdered talc or G-1 powder.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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O-TOLUIDINE (C7H5N)

Synonyms: o-methylaniline, o-aminotoluene.
Description: Colorless liquid, red or brown if exposed to air.
Uses: Manufacture of textile printing dyes, vulcanization accelerator,
      organic synthesis.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation or skin contact. Keep cool.
Fire fighting: Foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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VINYL ACETATE (C4H6O2)

Synonyms: None
Description: Colorless liquid. Becomes solid on exposure to light.
Uses: Manufacture of latex paint, paper coatings, adhesives, textile
      finishing, safety glass and resins.
Hazards: Moderately toxic. Keep away from heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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VINYL CYANIDE (C3H3N)

Synonyms: Acrylonitrile, propane nitrile
Description: Colorless liquid, mild odor.
Uses: Manufacture of acrylic fibers, nitrile rubber, wood pulp and
      synthetic soil blocks; fubigation of grains.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation and skin contact. Keep cool.
Fire fighting: CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam.
Will explode on contact with: H2SO4, HNO3

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VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE

Synonym: 1,1 dichloro ethylene.
Description: Colorless liquid.
Uses: Manufacture of Saran Wrap, adhesives, and synthetic fibers.
Hazards: Highly toxic; avoid inhalation. Will damage skin. Do not expose
         to heat or flame.
Fire fighting: Alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical.
Will explode on contact with: HNO3

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5. Devices

Single bottle bomb I:

1. Fill a bottle 90 percent full of acid. Cap securely
2. Fill a small sack (jute or other sturdy material) with industrial
   chemical.
3. Tape the package to the side of the bottle. When the bottle is broken
   the acid will destroy the sack and come into contact with the industrial
   chemical. Detonation will occur. It is not recommended to throw this
   device Molotov cocktail-style. It is best dropped off a roof onto enemy
   troops or vehicles.

Single bottle bomb II:

1. Fill a bottle 90 percent full of acid. Cap securely.
2. Partially cut, thereby weakening it, the glass with a glass cutter.
3. Suspend the bottle with a cord, a minimum of seven feet above a cement
   or tile floor.
4. Pile industrial chemical on the floor, around but not under the bottle.
5. Attach a cigarette and matches assembly to the cord. The cigarette will
   eventually ignite the matches. The cord will burn through and the bottle
   will drop. When the bottle breaks, the acid comes into contact with the
   industrial chemical. Detonation will occur.

Double bottle bomb I

1. Fill a bottle 90 percent full of acid. Cap securely.
2. Fill a second bottle 90 percent full of industrial chemical. Cap
   securely.
3. Join the two bottles with heavy tape.
4. Place a small explosive charge between, and in contact with both
   bottles.
5. Detonate the explosive charge in any convenient manner. However, be sure
   to use an explosive charge that will break both bottles, but not scatter
   the contents. One number eight blasting cap will usually suffice.
   The charge will break both bottles. The acid and the industrial chemical
   will come into contact. Detonation will occur.

Double bottle bomb II

1. Fill a bottle 90 percent full of acid. Cap securely.
2. Fill a second bottle 90 percent full of industrial chemical. Cap
   securely.
3. Join the two bottles with heavy tape.
4. Partially cut the glass of each bottle with a glass cutter.
5. Suspend the bottles with cord, a minimum of seven feet above a cement or
   tile floor.
6. Attach a cigarette and matches assembly to the cord. The cigarette will
   eventually ignite ignite the matches. The cord will burn through and the
   bottles will drop. When the bottles break, the acid comes into contact
   with the industrial chemical. Detonation will occur.

Jerry Can Bomb

1. Create a large dent in the top of a metal jerry can.
2. Check carefully that in forming the dent, the jerry can is not ruptured.
3. Fill jerry can with industrial chemical.
4. Pour acid directly into the dent. The acid will burn through the metal
   and come into contact with the industrial chemical. Detonation will occur.

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[ Transcriber's notes: The SERI part in the Ethyl Alcohol article is to me
  unexplainable, I wonder why someone would like to order ten gallons of
  gasohol? %*) Also: If you want to succeed in making a nice acid bomb,
  both your acid and your "industrial chemical" must be as concentrated and
  free from other substances as possible. Otherwise, your device could
  either not work at all, or become a very sensitive thing, blowing off
  your right arm at no cause, so be careful, for my sake, please... ]

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