Product Identification

Product Name

Musk xylene

Synonyms

2,4,6-Trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tertbutylbenzene
5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene
Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitro
Musk xylene

CAS

81-15-2

Formula

C12H15N3O6

Molecular Weight

297.3

EINECS

201-329-4

RTECS

CZ7210000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

2015910

Beilstein Reference

4-05-00-01132

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Plates or needles.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

114

Vapor Pressure

4539 (110 C)

Density

1.39 g/cm3

Partition Coefficient

4.4

Usage

Used to make other chemicals.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove material from skin immediately. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance, or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death.

Skin

See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Self-decomposition or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction, friction or impact. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May burn violently. Decomposition may be self-accelerating and produce large amounts of gases. Vapors or dust may form explosive mixtures with air.

UN (DOT)

2956

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. LARGE FIRES: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: BEWARE OF POSSIBLE CONTAINER EXPLOSION. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.

Fire Potential

Self-decomposition or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical reaction, friction or impact.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. SMALL SPILLS: Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation.

Stability

No data.

Combustion Products

May produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2956

Hazard Class

4.1

Packing Group

III