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Is Lead Styphnate vegetarian?

Lead Styphnate

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Lead styphnate is a synthetic primary explosive compound used in detonators and percussion caps. It is chemically manufactured and has no animal origin.

Also known as Lead 2,4,6-trinitro-m-phenylene dioxide, Lead 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinoxide
INCI name Lead Styphnate
CAS number 15245-44-0
EC number 239-290-0
CosIng ID 80948
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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