Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 201-853-3 | CAS number: 88-72-2
Guidance on Safe Use
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Inhalation
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
Note to Physicians
For inhalation, consider oxygen.
Antidote
methylene blue, intravenous; ascorbic acid, intravenous.
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
Note to Physicians
For inhalation, consider oxygen.
Antidote
methylene blue, intravenous; ascorbic acid, intravenous.
Fire-fighting measures
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 3 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
Flammable Properties
Slight fire hazard.
Extinguishing Media
regular dry chemical, regular foam, water
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Measures
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped first. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking.
Health: 3 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 1
Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
Flammable Properties
Slight fire hazard.
Extinguishing Media
regular dry chemical, regular foam, water
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Measures
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped first. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Flood with fine water spray. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Consider downwind evacuation if material is leaking.
Accidental release measures
Water Release
Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Occupational spill/release
Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Small dry spills: Move containers away from spill to a safe area. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Occupational spill/release
Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. Small dry spills: Move containers away from spill to a safe area. Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
Handling and storage
Storage Procedures
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN1664
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
- Chemical name:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- Required Label(s): 6.1
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN #: UN1664
Shippingopen allclose all
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN/NA #: UN1664
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
- Chemical name:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
- Labels:
- Required Label(s): 6.1
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN #: UN1664
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
- Chemical name:
- Nitrotoluenes, liquid
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Component Exposure Limits
O-NITROTOLUENE (88-72-2) ACGIH: 2 ppm TWA
Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route
NIOSH: 2 ppm TWA; 11 mg/m3 TWA
Potential for dermal absorption
200 ppm IDLH
OSHA (US): 5 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA
prevent or reduce skin absorption
Mexico: 5 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA
10 ppm STEL; 60 mg/m3 STEL
Skin - potential for cutaneous absorption
Exposure Limits for Chemicals which may be generated during processing
This material has no components listed.
Ventilation
Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes/Face
Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Protective Clothing
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Glove Recommendations
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA.
20 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator.
50 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
100 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece that is operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
200 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions -
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape -
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.
O-NITROTOLUENE (88-72-2) ACGIH: 2 ppm TWA
Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route
NIOSH: 2 ppm TWA; 11 mg/m3 TWA
Potential for dermal absorption
200 ppm IDLH
OSHA (US): 5 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA
prevent or reduce skin absorption
Mexico: 5 ppm TWA; 30 mg/m3 TWA
10 ppm STEL; 60 mg/m3 STEL
Skin - potential for cutaneous absorption
Exposure Limits for Chemicals which may be generated during processing
This material has no components listed.
Ventilation
Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes/Face
Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Protective Clothing
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Glove Recommendations
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA.
20 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator.
50 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
100 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece that is operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
200 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions -
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape -
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Stability and reactivity
Chemical Stability
May explode if exposed to shock, friction or heating.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Incompatible Materials
bases, oxidizing materials, combustible materials, acids
O-NITROTOLUENE:
ALKALI: Highly exothermic reaction.
OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard.
PLASTICS, RUBBER, AND COATINGS: May be attacked.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE: May explode.
SULFURIC ACID: Fire and explosion hazard with violent decomposition at 160 C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen
Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon, nitrogen. test
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not polymerize.
May explode if exposed to shock, friction or heating.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Incompatible Materials
bases, oxidizing materials, combustible materials, acids
O-NITROTOLUENE:
ALKALI: Highly exothermic reaction.
OXIDIZERS (STRONG): Fire and explosion hazard.
PLASTICS, RUBBER, AND COATINGS: May be attacked.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE: May explode.
SULFURIC ACID: Fire and explosion hazard with violent decomposition at 160 C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen
Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon, nitrogen. test
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not polymerize.
Disposal considerations
Disposal Methods
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D003.
Component Waste Numbers
The U.S. EPA has not published waste numbers for this product's components.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D003.
Component Waste Numbers
The U.S. EPA has not published waste numbers for this product's components.
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