Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Alkali or amine salts of nitro ethane are explosive when dry. This material can explode when exposed to extreme shock in confined areas at elevated temperatures. Water spray, carbon dioxide, alcohol or polymer foam. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back.
Contact with amines may form shock sensitive mixtures. Heating of closed containers may cause detonation. May form carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. Oxidizing agents, amines, acids, alkalies, hydrocarbon mixtures, metal oxides. Ventilate area of leak or spill.