Basic lead styphnate is lead trinitroresorcinate with hydroxy groups, C₆H(NO₂)₃ (OPbOH)₂, and is intended for use in priming compositions and detonators. Basic lead styphnate is classified as a high explosive. All necessary precautions in the manufacture, handling, and storage of such material should be observed. Only conductive plastic or horn implements shall be used for stirring or transferring. Never use metallic implements and never scrape residual material out of glass equipment. Destroy residual or excess material by dissolving in ammonium acetate solution, collecting the washings in a large beaker and then slowly adding dilute sulfuric acid to precipitate lead sulfate.