NTP CHEMICAL REPOSITORY (RADIAN CORPORATION, AUGUST 29, 1991)
IDENTIFIERS
CATALOG ID NUMBER: 000623
CAS NUMBER: 118-96-7
BASE CHEMICAL NAME: TRINITROTOLUENE,2,4,6-
PRIMARY NAME: 2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C7H5N3O6
STRUCTURAL FORMULA:
WLN: WNR B1 CNW ENW
SYNONYMS:
2-METHYL-1,3,5-TRINITROBENZENE
ENTSUFON
1-METHYL-2,4,6-TRINITROBENZENE
TNT
TOLIT
METHYLTRINITROBENZENE
TOLITE
TRILIT
TRINITROTOLUENE
TRINITROTOLUENE, DRY (DOT)
S-TRINITROTOLUENE
S-TRINITROTOLUOL
TRITON
TROTYL
SYM-TRINITROTOLUOL
ALPHA-TRINITROTOLUOL
SYM-TRINITROTOLUENE
PHYSICAL CHEMICAL DATA
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS: COLORLESS CRYSTALS
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 227.15
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.654 @ 20/4 C
DENSITY: 1.654 g/mL
MP (DEG C): 80.9
BP (DEG C): 240 EXPLODES
SOLUBILITIES:
WATER : INSOLUBLE
DMSO : Not available
95% ETHANOL : SOLUBLE
METHANOL : Not available
ACETONE : VERY SOLUBLE
TOLUENE : Not available
OTHER SOLVENTS:
TOLUENE
VERY SOLUBLE
PYRIMIDENE
VERY SOLUBLE
ETHER : SOLUBLE
BENZENE: VERY SOLUBLE
VOLATILITY: Vapor pressure: 0.046
FLAMMABILITY(FLASH POINT):
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. It is explosive.
Fires involving this material should be controlled using a dry chemical,
carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.
UEL: Not available LEL: Not available
REACTIVITY: This compound reacts with reducing agents. It will detonate if
vigorously shocked or heated to 232 C (450 F).
STABILITY: This compound is sensitive to heat and shock.
OTHER PHYSICAL DATA:
Dipole moment: 1.37.
TOXICITY
NIOSH REGISTRY NUMBER: XU0175000
TOXICITY:
typ. dose mode specie amount unit other
LDLO ORL RAT 700 MG/KG
LDLO ORL CAT 1850 MG/KG
LDLO SCU CAT 200 MG/KG
LDLO ORL RBT 500 MG/KG
LDLO SCU RBT 500 MG/KG
AQTX/TLM96: Not available
SAX TOXICITY EVALUATION:
THR=HIGH VIA SC ROUTE AND MOD VIA ORAL AND DERMAL ROUTES. HAS BEEN
IMPLICATED IN APLASTIC ANEMIA.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not available
MUTAGENICITY: Not available
TERATOGENICITY: Not available
STANDARDS, REGULATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
OSHA: Federal Register (1/19/89) and 29 CFR 1910.1000 Subpart Z
Transitional Limit: PEL-TWA 1.5 mg/m3 (skin) [610]
Final Limit: PEL-TWA 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) [610]
ACGIH: TLV-TWA 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) [610]
NIOSH Criteria Document: None
NFPA Hazard Rating: Health (H): None
Flammability (F): None
Reactivity (R): None
OTHER TOXICITY DATA:
Review: Toxicology Review
OTHER DATA (Regulatory)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): Trinitrotoluene
UN/ID NUMBER: UN0209
HAZARD CLASS: 1.1D SUBSIDIARY RISK: PACKING GROUP:
LABELS REQUIRED:
PACKAGING: PASSENGER: PKG. INSTR.: Forbidden MAXIMUM QUANTITY: Forbidden
CARGO : PKG. INSTR.: Forbidden MAXIMUM QUANTITY: Forbidden
SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
USES: High explosive; intermediate in dyestuffs and photographic chemicals.
COMMENTS: Not available
HANDLING PROCEDURES
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS:
This compound can be absorbed through the skin. The vapors are toxic. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes. It will detonate under strong
shock or sudden heating.
MINIMUM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Not available
RECOMMENDED GLOVE MATERIALS: Not available
RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR:
Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-
approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas
cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a
dust/mist filter.
OTHER: Not available
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
You should store this chemical under refrigerated temperatures,
and keep it away from reducing materials. STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES
OF IGNITION.
SPILLS AND LEAKAGE:
Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, you should
dampen the solid spill material with alcohol, then transfer the dampened
material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with alcohol
to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your
clothes, which may be contaminated,in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual
disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by
washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminate
area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that
the area has been properly cleaned.
DISPOSAL AND WASTE TREATMENT:
You should dispose of all waste and contaminated materials
associated with this chemical as specified by existing local,
state and federal regulations concerning hazardous waste disposal.
It is suggested that your contaminated materials should be destroyed
by incineration in a special, high temperature ( >2000 degrees F),
chemical incinerator facility.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SKIN CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating
all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly
with soap and water.
If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a
physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION:
IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air.
If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in
the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to
transport the victim to a hospital.
Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown
atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or
equal to that advised under Respirator Recommendation.
EYE CONTACT:
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush
victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while
simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without
specific instructions from a physician.
IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if
no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing,
give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a
hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a
hospital if advised by a physician.
If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth,
ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with
the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport
the victim to a hospital.
SYMPTOMS:
Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include headache, weakness, anemia,
toxic hepatitis, cyanosis, dermatitis, jaundice, purpura, liver injury, con-
junctivitis, irritation of the respiratory tract, constriction in the chest,
lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, petechial hemorrhages in the
skin, oliguria, albuminuria, casts in urine, papular dermititis, and yellow-
orange discoloration of the hands, nails, face and hair.
FIREFIGHTING:
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