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| Dinitro-o-cresol | CAS 534-52-1 | ||
| CH3C6H2OH(NO2)2 | RTECS GO9625000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 4,6-Dinitro-o-cresol; 3,5-Dinitro-2-hydroxytoluene; 4,6-Dinitro-2-methyl phenol; DNC; DNOC |
DOT ID & Guide 1598 153 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 [skin] | |||
| IDLH 5 mg/m3 | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Yellow, odorless solid. [insecticide] |
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MW: 198.1 |
BP: 594°F |
MLT: 190°F |
Sol: 0.01% |
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VP: 0.00005 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.1 (estimated) |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
MEC: 30 g/m3 |
| Noncombustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH S166 (II-5) |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
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/OSHA Up to 2 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator with a full facepiece Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode�/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter�/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece 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 with a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Sense of well being; headache, fever, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), profuse sweating, excess thirst, tachycardia, hyperpnea, cough, shortness breath, coma | |
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Target Organs
cardiovascular system, endocrine system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |