The explosive charges used to perforate gas wells in the Trinidad, Colorado, area contain RDX explosive. The proper name for RDX is “Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine” and has the chemical formula of C3H6N6O6. The material specification sheets list health hazards from inhaling or contact with the skin or eyes, however, this is not a danger with oil well perforating because the shaped charges used to perforate oil and gas wells are manufactured and shipped as individually enclosed containers ( these are usually plastic, glass, or ceramic cases around each individual charge ) and do not present health hazards in normal handling and use. The main hazard for these charges is unintentional detonation. After detonation the chemicals reduce to carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, water, and nitrogen and the cases reduce to debris.
The PDF file, "MSDS for RDX" (see below) contains the “Material Safety Data Sheet” (MSDS) for RDX as used in oil field applications. This file was originally found at web site: https://www.ocsresponds.com/