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H240

Physical hazard

Heating may cause an explosion.

Exploding Bomb

Associated GHS Pictograms

Exploding Bomb

Exploding Bomb

GHS01

Unstable, explosive. May explode due to heat, shock, or friction.

Affected Substances

The following substances in our database carry the hazard statement H240:

hydrazine;trinitromethaneCAS 14913-74-7CH5N5O6

Related H-Statements

H200Unstable explosive.H201Explosive; mass explosion hazard.H220Extremely flammable gas.H221Flammable gas.H224Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour.H226Flammable liquid and vapour.H227Combustible liquid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does H240 mean?
The hazard statement H240 means: "Heating may cause an explosion.". It belongs to the category "Physical hazard" according to CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Which substances have H240?
In our database, 1 substances carry the hazard statement H240. The complete list can be found in the "Affected Substances" section on this page.
Which GHS pictogram belongs to H240?
The H-Statement H240 is associated with specific GHS pictograms that visually represent the type of hazard. The associated pictograms can be found at the top of this page.

According to CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Information is for guidance only – for legally binding data, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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