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o-NITROTOLUENEICSC: 0931 (November 2016)
2-Nitrotoluene
1-Methyl-2-nitrobenzene
o-Methylnitrobenzene
o-Mononitrotoluene
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CAS #: 88-72-2
UN #: 1664
EC Number: 201-853-3

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids or oxidizing agents.  NO open flames. NO contact with oxidizing agents.  NO contact with incompatible materials: See Chemical Dangers  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Headache. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Dizziness. Shortness of breath.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield 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. Further see Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
Harmful if swallowed
May cause genetic defects
May cause cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
May cause damage to blood cells
May cause damage to liver and blood through prolonged or repeated exposure
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant. 
o-NITROTOLUENE ICSC: 0931
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-TO-COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on contact with strong oxidants, reducing agents, acids or bases. This produces toxic fumes. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings. On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. 

Formula: C7H7NO2 / C6H4(CH3)(NO2)
Molecular mass: 137.1
Boiling point: 222°C
Melting point: -10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.16
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.044 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.02
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.73
Flash point: 95°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 420°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.47-8.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.3  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver, blood and testes. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. May cause heritable genetic damage to human germ cells. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA; (skin); BEI issued.
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3B 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-46-22-62-51/53; S: 53-45-61; Note: C 

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