WHMIS (2,5-Dinitrotoluene)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 21 2 3

• Acute toxicity - oral - Not reviewed

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Not reviewed

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Not reviewed

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Not reviewed

Warning

Causes skin irritation (H315)
Acute toxicity - oral : Not available
Acute toxicity - dermal : Not available
Acute toxicity - inhalation : Not available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Not available

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This classification comes from an automated conversion of the classification established under the Controlled Products Regulations. The complete classification under the Hazardous Products Regulations will be determined at a later date.

References

• ▲1.  Canada. Ministère des transports, Règlement sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses. Ottawa : Éditions du gouvernement du Canada. (2014). [RJ-410222]   http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/tmd/clair-menu-497.htm
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• ▲2.  Rickert, D.E., Butterworth, B.E. et Popp, J.A., «Dinitrotoluene : acute toxicity, oncogenicity, genotoxicity and metabolism.» CRC Critical Reviews in Toxicology. Vol. 13, no. 3, p. 217-234. (1984). [AP-012849]
• ▲3.  Lee, C.C. et al., Mammalian toxicity of munition compounds : Phase I. Acute oral toxicity primary skin and eye irritation, dermal sensitization and disposition and metabolism. Kansas City : Midwest Research Institute. (1975). Microfiche : AD-B011 150, DAMD17-74-C-4073

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