Shock sensitive refers to the susceptibility of a chemical to rapidly decompose or explode when struck, vibrated or otherwise agitated. The label and MSDS will indicate if a chemical is shock sensitive or explosive . The chemicals listed below may be shock sensitive or explode under a given number of circumstances and are listed only as a guide to some shock sensitive or explosive chemicals. Write the date received and date opened on all containers of shock sensitive chemicals.
Some chemicals become increasingly shock sensitive with age.
Unless an inhibitor was added by the manufacturer, closed containers of shock sensitive materials should be discarded after 1 year. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling shock sensitive chemicals.