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EC/CAS
88-72-2
Name of the chemical
2-Nitrotoluol
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-26
Product name
2-Nitrotoluene
Product Synonyms
alpha-Methylnitrobenzene
CAS No.
88-72-2
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H340, H350, H361, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Yellow No information available Emergency Overview May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H340 - May cause genetic defects H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity