3,4-DINITROTOLUENE Property

Melting point:

54-57 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

320.51°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.2594

refractive index 

1.4790 (estimate)

Flash point:

>230 °F

CAS DataBase Reference

610-39-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

3,4-Dinitrotoluene (610-39-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T,N

Risk Statements 

45-23/24/25-48/22-51/53-62-68

Safety Statements 

53-45-61

RIDADR 

UN 3454 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

XT2100000

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazardous Substances Data

610-39-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H331Toxic if inhaled

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3,4-DINITROTOLUENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 3,4-dinitrotoluene is a dinitrotoluene in which the methyl group is meta to one of the nitro groups and para to the other. A uellow crystalline compound that is virtually insoluble in water but dissolves in most organic solvents. It has a role as an explosive.

General Description

Yellow to red solid or heated liquid with a slight odor. Solidifies in cool water. Solid and liquid sink in water .

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

3,4-DINITROTOLUENE may explode when exposed to heat or flame [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard

INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION: Headache, weakness, nausea or dizziness, cyanosis, drowsiness, shortness of breath and collapse. EYES AND SKIN: Can burn eyes and skin.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also 2,4 DINITROTOLUENE.

Purification Methods

Steam distil it and crystallise it from *C6H6/pet ether. Store it with 10% of H2O to avoid EXPLOSION.[Beilstein 5 H 341, 5 III 761, 5 IV 866.]