Dinitrotoluene
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CAS
25321-14-6
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CH3C6H3(NO2)2
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RTECS
XT1300000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Dinitrotoluol, DNT, Methyldinitrobenzene [Note: Various isomers of DNT exist.]
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DOT ID & Guide
1600 / 152 (molten)
2038 / 152 (solid)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin] See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL: TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin]
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IDLH
Ca [50 mg/m3]
See: 25321146
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Orange-yellow crystalline solid with a characteristic odor. [Note: Often shipped molten.]
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MW: 182.2
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BP: 572°F
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MLT: 158°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 1 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.32
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Fl.P: 404°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Combustible Solid, but difficult to ignite.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, caustics, metals such as tin & zinc [Note: Commercial grades will decompose at 482°F, with self-sustaining decomposition at 536°F.]
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Measurement Methods
OSHA 44
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Anoxia, cyanosis; anemia, jaundice; reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Blood, liver, cardiovascular system, reproductive system
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver, skin & kidney tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0465 |
