Aniline(phenylamine/aminobenzene): Formula: C6H5NH2 Form N/A, In explosives: NLX. Function: Rubber processing chemical, industry use. Source: N/A. Difficulty to acquire: N/A

Phenol (carbolic acid): Formula: C₆H₅OH_, Form white crystalline solid, In explosives: Picric Acid. Function: The major uses of phenol involve its conversion to plastics or related materials. Condensation with acetone gives bisphenol-A, a key building block for polycarbonates. + embalming bodies. Source: Chemical suppliers. Difficulty to acquire: moderate

Pentaerythritol: Formula: C5H12O4, Form: white solid, In explosives: 5% of total mix in PETN. Function: alternative and replacement to polychlorobiphenyl (PCB), and even silicone-based or fluorinated hydrocarbons, as dielectric fluid in transformers. Source: prescription and regulated substance. Can be ordered online from companies worldwide but they may require permits. Alternatively, the shipment may be stopped in customs. Difficulty to acquire: hard.

Acetone: Formula: (CH₃)₂CO, Form: colorless liquid, In explosives: 60% of PETN. Function: solvent for cleaning purposes, familiar household uses of acetone are as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and as paint thinner and sanitary cleaner/nail polish remover base. Source: – from nail polish remover, from paint store, most hardware stores have it. Difficulty to acquire: easy.

Hydrazine: Formula: N₂H₄, Form: colorless liquid, In explosives: 30% of Astrolite A+G. Function: Several uses in industry. Source: hydrazine sulfate more available than hydrazine. Difficulty to acquire: hard.

Carbon tetrachloride (known as carbon tet in the cleaning industry): Formula: CCl₄, Form: colorless liquid, In explosives: CTC-AL. Function: Formerly widely used in fire extinguishers, as a precursor to regrigerants and as a cleaning agent. The production of carbon tetrachloride has steeply declined since the 1980s due to environmental concerns and the decreased demand for CFCs. Source: N/A Difficulty to acquire: hard.

Ammonium perchlorate: Formula: NH4ClO4, Form: white granular, In explosives: Cheddite type 90/10. Function: Not widely used. Source: It is the salt of ammonium and perchlorate. All perchlorates are potentially powerfull oxidizers. AP is produced by reaction between ammonia and perchloric acid. It can be prepared by treatment of ammonium salts with sodium perchlorate. Difficulty to acquire: hard.

Potassium chlorate: Formula: KClO3, Form: white crystalline substance, In explosives: Cheddite type O. Function: Most common chlorate in industrial use. As an oxidizing agent, as a disinfectant, in safety matches, in fireworks, in cultivation. Source: In the old days you could buy it from fireworks store or at any science lab companies. Due to anti terror laws it is now quite regulated. You may need a licence to produce fireworks etc. Difficulty to acquire: hard

Acetylene: Formula: C₂H₂, Form: colorless gas, In explosives: N/A. Function: fuels gas torches etc. Source:. Difficulty to acquire: you can fill up gas containers/canisters at Welding Supply companies. hard

Lead nitrate: Formula: Pb(NO3)2, Form: colorless crystals or white powder, In explosives: Lead azide. Function: Little used, regulated replaced a few decades ago due to the hazardous nature of this toxic material. Source: N/A Difficulty to acquire: hard

Sodium azide: Formula: NaN3, Form: colorless salt, In explosives: Lead azide. Function: It’s the gas-forming component in many car airbag systems. Source: N/A Difficulty to acquire: hard