2-Nitrotoluene

Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd

Revision date : 2026-07-26

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GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

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

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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

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