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Identification

Name:
dinitrophenol
CAS:
25550-58-7
EC/EINECS:
247-096-2
Molecular Formula:
C6H4N2O5
Uses:
insecticide herbicide pesticide cutting fluid

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Signal word

Danger

H Phrases

  • H331 : Toxic if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE2
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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

EPER Water
1
EPER Air
EPER Soil
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EPER Water ?

Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.

EPER Water
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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.

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