2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (EC: 204-289-6)
Exploding Bomb
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Environment
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P230 |
Keep diluted with ... |
P240 |
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P250 |
Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/... |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P380 |
(Deleted) In case of fire: Evacuate area. |
P372 |
Explosion risk. |
P373 |
DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P401 |
Store in accordance with ... |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 500 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless solid or crushed flakes.
| Boiling Point | 464°F (explodes) |
| Flash Point | explodes |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0002 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.65 |
Target Organs
CNS depression
Synonyms
1-methyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; TNT; trinitrotoluene; sym-trinitrotoluene; trinitrotoluol
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 8376
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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