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HMTD (hexamethylene triperoxide diamine)

A peroxide explosive analogue of TATP, synthesised from hexamine (hexamethylenetetramine), hydrogen peroxide, and citric acid. Similar sensitivity profile. Detected by LC-MS/MS as [M+NH4]+ at m/z 226. Used in detonator formulations in some European attack cases.

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ANFO (ammonium nitrate fuel oil)TATP (triacetone triperoxide)EU Regulation 2019/1148Urea nitrateAmmonium adduct [M + NH4]+Ammonium Nitrate Security Program (ANSP)Blast seatChapman-Jouguet pressureCommercial pyrotechnic powderCritical diameterDADP (diacetone diperoxide)Daubert standard

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