ICSC 0462 - DINITRO-o-CRESOL

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
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!
	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
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 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
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
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₇H₆N₂O₅ / CH₃C₆H₂OH(NO₂)₂ Molecular mass: 198.1 Boiling point: 312°C Melting point: 87.5°C Density: 1.58 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.694 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.016 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8 Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.56

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₇H₆N₂O₅ / CH₃C₆H₂OH(NO₂)₂
Molecular mass: 198.1
Boiling point: 312°C
Melting point: 87.5°C
Density: 1.58 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.694
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.016
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Auto-ignition temperature: 340°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.56

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin. The substance may cause effects on the metabolic rate. Exposure at high levels could cause death.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin. The substance may cause effects on the metabolic rate. Exposure at high levels could cause death.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (inhalable fraction and vapour): 0.2 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin). MAK: (vapour and aerosol): skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. Technical grade may cause skin sensitization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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