PETN or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is one of the most dangerous plastic explosive. (Representational) PETN or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is one of the most dangerous plastic explosive. (Representational)A packet containing white powder, which was later identified to be explosive, was found inside the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday. The forensic laboratory has identified the powder substance to be a plastic explosive PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate). PETN or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate is one of the most dangerous plastic explosive.

Source: Indian Express July 14, 2017 07:41 UTC