| Agent Name | 3,4-Dinitrotoluene |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 610-39-9 |
| Formula | C7-H6-N2-O4 |
| Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
| Synonyms | 3,4-DNT; 4-Methyl-1,2-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 4-methyl-1,2-dinitro-; Toluene, 3,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Methyl-3,4-dinitrobenzene; [ICSC] UN3454 |
| Category | Nitros, Aromatic |
| Description | Yellow solid; ]ICSC] Yellow to red solid with a mild odor; [CHRIS] Yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Sources/Uses | Isomeric mixtures (approximately 2.5% 3,4- isomer) are directly converted to toluene diamine (TDA) for toluene diisocyanate production; Dinitrotoluenes are also used to make explosives, dyes, and other organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
| Comments | A mild skin irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; [CAMEO] May burn skin and eyes; Chronic effects may include methemoglobinemia, anemia, testicular atrophy, and spleen, liver, and brain injury; [CHRIS] A mild skin irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May induce methemoglobinemia; Suspected teratogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, and carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2,4-Dinitrotoluene" and "Dinitrotoluene, all isomers." |
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| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000397 mm Hg |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrotoluenes, solid." |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
| IARC Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
| ACGIH Carcinogen | Confirmed Animal |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
3,4-Dinitrotoluene
CAS Number
610-39-9
Formula
C7-H6-N2-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
3,4-DNT; 4-Methyl-1,2-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 4-methyl-1,2-dinitro-; Toluene, 3,4-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Methyl-3,4-dinitrobenzene; [ICSC] UN3454
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Yellow solid; ]ICSC] Yellow to red solid with a mild odor; [CHRIS] Yellow crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Isomeric mixtures (approximately 2.5% 3,4- isomer) are directly converted to toluene diamine (TDA) for toluene diisocyanate production; Dinitrotoluenes are also used to make explosives, dyes, and other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [ICSC] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; [CAMEO] May burn skin and eyes; Chronic effects may include methemoglobinemia, anemia, testicular atrophy, and spleen, liver, and brain injury; [CHRIS] A mild skin irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May induce methemoglobinemia; Suspected teratogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, and carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2,4-Dinitrotoluene" and "Dinitrotoluene, all isomers."
Reference Link
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000397 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrotoluenes, solid."
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary
IARC Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.