1,2,4-Butanetriol trinitrate

1,2,4-Butanetriol trinitrate (BTTN), also called butanetriol trinitrate, is an important military propellant. It is a colorless to brown explosive liquid. BTTN is used as a propellant in virtually all single-stage missiles used by the United States, including the Hellfire. It is less volatile, less sensitive to shock, and more thermally stable than nitroglycerine, for which it is a promising replacement. BTTN as a propellant is often used in a mixture with nitroglycerin. The mixture can be made by co-nitration of butanetriol and glycerol. Wikipedia

Data from the Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (2018/07)

(3) Hazard Class

Forbidden

(4) Identification number

n/a

(5) Packing Group

n/a

(6) Labels

n/a

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***)

(8A) Exceptions	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8B) Non-bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a
(8C) Bulk	n/a	see 49 CFR §173. n/a

(9) Quantity Limits

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail	n/a
(9B) Cargo aircraft only	n/a

(10) Vessel stowage

(10A) Location	n/a see
(10B) Other	n/a

Segregation Chart for Load, Transport, Storage

In this table a statement is contained for each hazard class whether the loading, transport or storage with other hazard classes is allowed, is not permitted or is restricted. The table is based on U.S.-Code 49 CFR §177.848.

This Hazmat is classified as "Forbidden". This means the material may not be offered for transportation or transported in the applicable mode of transport.

Substances with similar name

UN-Number	Name	Hazard Class
UN 2341	1-Bromo-3-methylbutane	3
UN 1126	1-Bromobutane	3
UN 2457	2,3-Dimethylbutane	3
UN 2390	2-Iodobutane	3
UN 1011	Butane see also Petroleum gases, liquefied	2.1
UN 2601	Cyclobutane	2.1
	Diacetyl, see Butanedione
UN 1969	Isobutane see also Petroleum gases, liquefied	2.1
UN 1976	Octafluorocyclobutane, or Refrigerant gas RC 318	2.2