Why does dynamite sweat and why does it make it more dangerous when most explosives become more reactive as they dry?

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Why does dynamite sweat and why does it make it more dangerous when most explosives become more reactive as they dry?

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Answer 1

IIRC, the “sweat” from dynamite is actually nitroglycerin, which is that thing that goes boom when you shake it.

That’s why old dynamite is dangerous, because it’s too unstable to transport without extra precautions.