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| Dinitrotoluene | CAS 25321-14-6 | ||
| CH3C6H3(NO2)2 | RTECS XT1300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Dinitrotoluol, DNT, Methyldinitrobenzene [Note: Various isomers of DNT exist.] |
DOT ID & Guide 1600 152 (molten) 2038 152 (solid) |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin] See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin] | |||
| IDLH Ca [50 mg/m3] | 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 |
BP: 572°F |
MLT: 158°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 1 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.32 |
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Fl.P: 404°F |
UEL: ? |
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 |
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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 Provide: Quick drench |
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 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 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 |