2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H201, H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H331, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H201

Explosive; mass explosion hazard

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard categories

Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment 2.1 explosive 1.1 Expl. 1.1 H201 3.1O acute toxicity (oral) Acute Tox. 3 H301 3.1D acute toxicity (dermal) Acute Tox. 3 H311 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure STOT RE 2 H373 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

Most important adverse effects

Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS01, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09

Hazard statements

H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard. H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P230 Keep wetted with water. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P370+P372+P380+P37 In case of fire: Explosion risk. Evacuate area. DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. 3 P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment 2.1 explosive 1.1 Expl. 1.1 H201 3.1O acute toxicity (oral) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H301 3.1D acute toxicity (dermal) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H311 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure 2 STOT RE 2 H373 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard 2 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16. The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses.