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)

Formula

CH₃C₆H₂(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] See Appendix G

Measurement Methods

OSHA 44
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless solid or crushed flakes.

Molecular Weight

227.1

Boiling Point

464°F (Explodes)

Melting Point

176°F

Solubility

(77°F): 0.01%

Vapor Pressure

0.0002 mmHg

Ionization Potential

10.59 eV

Specific Gravity

1.65

Flash Point

? (Explodes)

Upper Explosive Limit

Lower Explosive Limit

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

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

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

2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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