Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

2,3-DINITROTOLUENE

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: 2,3-DINITROTOLUENE
CBnumber: CB1105975
CAS: 602-01-7
EINECS Number: 210-013-5
Synonyms: 2,3-DNT;2,3-dinitrotoluol

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

Company: Chemicalbook
Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordDanger

Precautionary statements

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

Hazard statements

H331 Toxic if inhaled

H311 Toxic in contact with skin

H301 Toxic if swalloed

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H350 May cause cancer

H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: 2,3-DINITROTOLUENE
Synonyms: 2,3-DNT;2,3-dinitrotoluol
CAS: 602-01-7
EC number: 210-013-5
MF: C7H6N2O4
MW: 182.13

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

General advice

First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

In case of skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

In case of eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

If swallowed

If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

4.4 Notes to physician

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Hygiene measures

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Storage class

Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1A: Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Skin protection

This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L

Body Protection

protective clothing

Respiratory protection

required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

a) Physical statesolid
b) ColorNo data available
c) OdorNo data available
d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: 59 - 61 °C - lit.
e) Initial boiling point and boiling range315.51°C (rough estimate)
f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
h) Flash pointNo data available
i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
k) pHNo data available
l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
m) Water solubilityNo data available
n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
o) Vapor pressureNo data available
p) Density1.5181 (rough estimate)
Relative density1.5181 (rough estimate)
q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesnone

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.3 Conditions to avoid

no information available

10.4 Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Strong bases

10.5 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 100 mg/kg (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 0.51 mg/l - dust/mist (Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 300 mg/kg (Expert judgment)

Skin corrosion/irritation

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Germ cell mutagenicity

Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Carcinogenicity

Presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans

Reproductive toxicity

Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Suspected of damaging fertility.

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)

Aspiration hazard

Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

RTECS: XT1400000
Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer., Cough,
Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish mortality NOEC - Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow) - 0.6 mg/l - 96.0 h
Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
LC50 - Lepomis macrochirus - 0.33 mg/l - 96.0 h
Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
Toxicity to daphnia LC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0.66 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic Remarks: (ECOTOX Database) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - 0.9 mg/l - 72 h
Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: 3454
IMDG: 3454
IATA-DGR: 3454

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: DINITROTOLUENES, SOLID (2,3-Dinitrotoluene) (2,3-Dinitrotoluene)
IMDG: DINITROTOLUENES, SOLID (2,3-Dinitrotoluene) (2,3-Dinitrotoluene)
IATA-DGR: Dinitrotoluenes, solid

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes
IATA-DGR: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.

14.7 Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, Strong bases

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulatory information
Measures on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances Registration
Registration/Notification number : B1A222214537
Downstream users need to comply with the conditions of safe use of the chemical, understand the environmental and health hazard and risk management measures identified on the SDS as well as the local/national regulations concerning the chemical.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.