2,6-Dinitrotoluene

Synonyms

1-Methyl-2,6-dinitrobenzene; 2,6-DNT; 2,6-Dinitromethylbenzene; 2-Methyl-1,3-dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dinitro-; Toluene, 2,6-dinitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3454; UN2038

Category

Nitros, Aromatic

Description

Yellow or brown to red solid; [ICSC] Pale yellow crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used to make TNT, urethane polymers, flexible and rigid foams, surface coatings, dyes, and other chemicals; Also used as a gelatinizing and waterproofing agent for explosives; [HSDB]

Comments

Can induce methemoglobinemia; May be toxic to human reproduction or development, based on animal studies; [ICSC] Comprises approximately 19% of technical grade dinitrotoluene; [HSDB] A mild skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; Evidence suggests that dinitrotoluene isomers can be significantly absorbed through human skin; [DOE] An irritant; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May cause cancer; Possible hazard of impaired fertility and irreversible effects; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Dinitrotoluene, all isomers."

Biomedical References

0.000567 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 240 mg/m3/6hr

Explanatory Notes

Vapor Pressure = 0.018 mm Hg at 20 deg C; [NTP] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dinitrotoluenes, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;

must be preheated

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Possible (2b)

Confirmed Animal

Other Information

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