2,4-DINITROTOLUENE
| CAS # | 121-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C₇H₆N₂O₄ |
| Synonyms |
dinitrotoluol; DNT; methyldinitrobenzene [Note: Various isomers of DNT exist] |
| Physical description | Orange-yellow crystalline solid with a characteristic odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 572°F | Molecular weight | 182.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 158°F | Vapor pressure | 1 mmHg |
| Flash point | 404°F | Vapor density | 6.27 |
| Specific gravity | 1.379 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 3 | NFPA special instruction | |
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0990 | ||
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| Notes | See DINITROTOLUENE |
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| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C | REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
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Notes:
Not established |
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Not established |
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Not established |
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Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Dinitrotoluenes, molten NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Dinitrotoluenes, molten Literature References See also DINITROTOLUENE [25321-14-6] |
Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020