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2,4,6-trinitrotoluene; TNT

CAS 118-96-7 · C7H5N3O6
Hazard class
Danger — Explosive, Toxic, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
ExplosiveToxicHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Energy Releasers (explosives, motive propellant)
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 1.5 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH 500 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE · Trinitrotoluene · Trotyl · Tolite · s-Trinitrotoluol · s-Trinitrotoluene · 2-Methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene · sym-Trinitrotoluol
Molecular weight
227.13 g/mol
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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