2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
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CAS
118-96-7
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CH3C6H2(NO2)3
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RTECS
XU0175000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
1-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; TNT; Trinitrotoluene; sym-Trinitrotoluene; Trinitrotoluol
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DOT ID & Guide
1356 / 113 (wet)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin]
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IDLH
500 mg/m3
See: 118967
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless solid or crushed flakes.
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MW: 227.1
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BP: 464°F (Explodes)
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MLT: 176°F
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Sol(77°F): 0.01%
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VP: 0.0002 mmHg
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IP: 10.59 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.65
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Fl.P: ? (Explodes)
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Combustible Solid (Class A Explosive)
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, ammonia, strong alkalis, combustible materials, heat [Note: Rapid heating will result in detonation.]
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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
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 12.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 25 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 500 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(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
Irritation skin, mucous membrane; liver damage, jaundice; cyanosis; sneezing; cough, sore throat; peripheral neuropathy, muscle pain; kidney damage; cataract; sensitization dermatitis; leukocytosis (increased blood leukocytes); anemia; cardiac irregularities
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood, liver, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0967 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0231
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