2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1-Methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; TNT; Trinitrotoluene; sym-Trinitrotoluene; Trinitrotoluol |
CAS No. 118-96-7 |
RTECS No. XU0175000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1356 113 (wet) |
FormulaCH3C6H2(NO2)3 |
Conversion |
IDLH 500 mg/m3
See: 118967 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL†: TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin] |
Measurement Methods
OSHA 44
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless solid or crushed flakes. |
MW: 227.1 |
BP: 464°F (Explodes) |
MLT: 176°F |
Sol(77°F): 0.01% |
VP: 0.0002 mmHg |
IP: 10.59 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.65 |
Fl.P: ? (Explodes) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid (Class A Explosive) |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, ammonia, strong alkalis, combustible materials, heat [Note: Rapid heating will result in detonation.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
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 irreg |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, blood, liver, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, kidneys |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
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 |
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.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0967 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0231 |
