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Identification
- Name:
- 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene
- Synonyms:
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- TNT
- CAS:
- 118-96-7
- EC/EINECS:
- 204-289-6
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H5N3O6
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0967
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Unstable explosives
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Respiratory sensitisation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H201 : Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Expl. (Cat. 1.1) : Explosive
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H411 : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 2) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
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H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Specific health risks
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).