**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 619-15-8 |2,5-Dinitrotoluene | 100 | 210-581-4 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: T N
Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 45 48/22 62 51/53
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. May
cause cancer. Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired
fertility. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Absorption into the body may cause
cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation
of the blood).
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Methemoglobinemia is
characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of
breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient
oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown
colored blood. May be harmful if swallowed. May form methemoglobin
which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis (bluish
discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood).
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia,
cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation
of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing),
and death. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness,
drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish
discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood),
rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by
chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath
shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of
blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. May
cause cancer according to animal studies.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene
Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote:
Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as
a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
with caution and in flooding amounts. Containers may explode when
heated. Combustible material; may burn but does not ignite readily.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use water
spray, fog or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities
of water until well after fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should
be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 619-15-8:
CAS# 25321-14-6:
United States OSHA: 1.5 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 0.15 mg/m3 VLE
Malaysia: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 0.15 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: yellow
Odor: toluene-like odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 53 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.2800g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C7H6N2O4
Molecular Weight: 182.14
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong
oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, strong oxidizing agents, caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium
hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and
gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 619-15-8: XT1750000
CAS# 25321-14-6: XT1300000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 619-15-8: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 652 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 517 mg/kg.
CAS# 25321-14-6: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 750 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
2,5-Dinitrotoluene -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Dinitrotoluene (mixed isomers) -
ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to
California: carcinogen, initial date 5/1/96
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: DINITROTOLUENES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2038
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: DINITROTOLUENES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2038
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: DINITROTOLUENES
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2038
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 25321-14-6: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T N
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 48/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 619-15-8: 3
CAS# 25321-14-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 619-15-8 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 25321-14-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 619-15-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 25321-14-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 619-15-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 25321-14-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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