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**Unclenick** · October 26, 2012, 01:41 PM

Jimro,

I may have to take it back. I finally located a military priming mix that includes PETN (MIL-P-46610E(MU), 3.7.1). Surprised the heck out of me to see it there, as I don't know why they'd want it, but I'm not their chemist. Perhaps it's filling the same roll as TNT and DNT that has been used in some primers in the past, and that is as a fuel for the flame rather than as a sensitizer. I just don't spot PETN in any of the commercial primer MSDS sheets.

Nick

October 26, 2012, 01:41 PM	#15
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Jimro, I may have to take it back. I finally located a military priming mix that includes PETN (MIL-P-46610E(MU), 3.7.1). Surprised the heck out of me to see it there, as I don't know why they'd want it, but I'm not their chemist. Perhaps it's filling the same roll as TNT and DNT that has been used in some primers in the past, and that is as a fuel for the flame rather than as a sensitizer. I just don't spot PETN in any of the commercial primer MSDS sheets. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle