Ednatol is a high explosive mixture, comprising 58% ethylenedinitramine and 42% TNT. It was developed in the USA circa 1935 and has a detonation velocity of approximately 7,400 metres per second. It was used as a substitute for Composition B in large aerial bombs. Ednatol was cast in the same manner as amatol. The resulting explosive was stable, non-hygroscopic and could be stored for long periods. Ednatol has no civilian applications. It was exclusively intended for military use and was especia… (More on Ednatol)