2,4-Dinitrotoluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H341, H351, H361, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Blood, Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Blood, Nervous system, Testes) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Systemic toxicity) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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