2,4-Dinitrotoluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311+H331, H341, H351, H361, H370, H372, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 3 : Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Blood, Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Testes) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs (Blood, Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Testes) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Systemic toxicity) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known