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DINITOLMIDEICSC: 1552 (October 2004)
2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzamide
3,5-Dinitro-2-methylbenzamide
CAS #: 148-01-6
EC Number: 205-706-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
 
PACKAGING
 
DINITOLMIDE ICSC: 1552
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
 

Formula: C8H7N3O5 / (NO2)2 C6H2(CH3) CONH2
Molecular mass: 225.2
Melting point: 181°C
Solubility in water: poor 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) 

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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