DINITRO-o-CRESOL | ICSC: 0462 (April 2004) |
4,6-Dinitro-ortho-cresol 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol DNOC 2,4-Dinitro-ortho-cresol |
CAS #: 534-52-1 |
UN #: 1598 |
EC Number: 208-601-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with oxidizing agents. | NO open flames. NO contact with oxidizing agents. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. | Use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Sweating. Fever. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing. Headache. Convulsions. Unconsciousness. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Yellow staining of the skin. Further see Inhalation. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Further see Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
DINITRO-o-CRESOL | ICSC: 0462 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C7H6N2O5 / CH3C6H2OH(NO2)2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (inhalable fraction and vapour): 0.2 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin). MAK: (vapour and aerosol): skin absorption (H) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Do NOT take working clothes home. Technical grade may cause skin sensitization. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T+, N; R: 26/27/28-38-41-43-44-50/53-68; S: (1/2)-36/37-45-60-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations