GHS hazard class · Physical hazards
Desensitized explosives
Desensitized explosives are solid or liquid explosive substances that have been wetted with water or alcohol, or diluted with other substances, to suppress their explosive properties.
What it means
The material is only safe to handle while it stays desensitized. If it dries out or the desensitizing agent is lost, it can revert to behaving as an explosive.
What to do
Keep the material wetted or diluted exactly as the supplier specifies, do not let it dry out, keep it away from heat, sparks and flames, and store and handle it in the quantities and containers the supplier states.
This is general guidance for the class. Your product's safety data sheet takes precedence.
Categories and hazard statements
| Code | Category | Statement | Pictogram | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H206 | Category 1 | Fire, blast or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | GHS02 | Danger |
| H207 | Category 2 | Fire or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | GHS02 | Danger |
| H207 | Category 3 | Fire or projection hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | GHS02 | Warning |
| H208 | Category 4 | Fire hazard; increased risk of explosion if desensitizing agent is reduced | GHS02 | Warning |
Chemicals with desensitized explosives hazard codes
Chemicals in our database whose primary classification includes any current Desensitized explosives code (H206, H207, H208).
No chemicals in our database carry these codes yet.
Desensitized explosives: frequently asked questions
What is the GHS hazard class "Desensitized explosives"?
Desensitized explosives are solid or liquid explosive substances that have been wetted with water or alcohol, or diluted with other substances, to suppress their explosive properties.
Which hazard statements belong to Desensitized explosives?
The current hazard statements for this class are H206, H207, H208.
Which pictograms and signal words are used for Desensitized explosives?
Pictograms: GHS02 (Flame). Signal words: Danger or Warning, depending on the category.
What should I do when working with a desensitized explosives hazard?
Keep the material wetted or diluted exactly as the supplier specifies, do not let it dry out, keep it away from heat, sparks and flames, and store and handle it in the quantities and containers the supplier states.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ghs/ghscode_10.txt (UN GHS Revision 10, retrieved 2026-10-12)