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 | |
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. |