3-nitrotoluene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation:

Get medical attention immediately. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

 

Ingestion:

Get medical attention immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

 

Skin contact:

Get medical attention immediately. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Subsequent cleansing with polyethyleneglycol 400, then again with water and soap. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of blueness of lips, skin or nails (cyanosis) let the person breathe oxygen. No consumption of alcohol after product contact. No physical exertion. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

 

Eye contact:

Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.

 

Notes to physician:

Elementary aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment and depending on the formation of metahemoglobin: intravenous administration of toluidine blue or other redox dyes according to dosage specifications plus ascorbic acid.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.

 

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Never use water jet.

 

Special exposure hazards:

In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. This material is toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

 

Hazardous combustion products:

Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.

 

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

 

Environmental precautions:

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

 

Large spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilt product.

 

Small spill:

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in  accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated  intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for  further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under  the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation  Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements  including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal  protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management  systems is available at each Manufacturing site.  

 

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has  been received from affected Distributor and Downstream  Manufacturer/User of the Registrant's intermediate.  

 

Handling:

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.

 

Storage:

Do not store above the following temperature: 150°C (302°F). Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

 

Packaging materials:

Recommended: Use original container.

Remarks: Open and empty container only by applying suction apparatus on the spot. Vent waste air only via suitable separators or scrubbers. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).

 

The product is registered with strictly controlled conditions as defined in Article 18(4) of regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) and must therefore be handled as such. Refer to the industry guidance prepared by Concawe/Cefic/EFCG for advice on the confirmation of strictly controlled conditions.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN1664

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITROTOLUENES, LIQUID

Chemical name:

3-nitrotoluene

Language:

English

Labels:

Toxic substances Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;
Background: white; Figure '6' in bottom corner

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN1664

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITROTOLUENES, LIQUID

Chemical name:

3-nitrotoluene

Language:

English

Labels:

Toxic substances Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;
Background: white; Figure '6' in bottom corner

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN1664

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITROTOLUENES, LIQUID

Chemical name:

3-nitrotoluene

Labels:

Toxic substances Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;
Background: white; Figure '6' in bottom corner

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN1664

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITROTOLUENES, LIQUID

Chemical name:

3-nitrotoluene

Labels:

Toxic substances Symbol (skull and crossbones): black;
Background: white; Figure '6' in bottom corner

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Passenger aircraft: 609: 5 L
Cargo aircraft: 611: 60 L

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Toxic.
Combustible.
Flash point (Closed cup): 98°C (DIN 51758)
Keep separated from foodstuffs.

Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in  accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated  intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for  further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under  the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation  Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements  including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal  protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management  systems is available at each Manufacturing site.  Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has  been received from affected Distributor and Downstream  Manufacturer/User of the Registrant's intermediate.  

 

Occupational exposure limits:

not available

 

Recommended monitoring procedures:

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous substances.

 

Risk management measures - Occupational exposure controls

Technical measures:

Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The substance shall be rigorously contained by technical means during its whole lifecycle including manufacture, purification, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, sampling, analysis, loading and unloading of equipment or vessels, waste disposal or purification and storage. Procedural and control technologies shall be used that minimise emission and any resulting exposure. In cases of accident and where waste is generated, procedural and/or control technologies shall be used to minimise emissions and the resulting exposure during purification or cleaning and maintenance procedures.

 

Organisational measures:

Only properly trained and authorised personnel shall handle the substance. In the case of cleaning and maintenance works, special procedures such as purging and washing shall be applied before the system is opened and entered.

 

Risk management measures - Personal protection measures

Respiratory protection:

If exposure cannot be ruled out, e.g. during product transfer, sampling or maintenance, a well-fitting respiratory mask conforming to standards or well-fitting respiratory device conforming to standards must be worn. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Combination filter, e.g. DIN 3181 ABEK

 

Hand protection:

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if product contact cannot be excluded. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations <1 hours (breakthrough time): Fluorinated rubber - FKM, Polychloroprene - CR, Nitrile rubber - NBR, Butyl rubber - IIR, Polyvinyl chloride - PVC.

 

Eye protection:

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: Tightly-fitting goggles.

 

Skin protection:

Wear protective clothing. Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

 

Hygiene measures:

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

 

Risk management measures - Environmental exposure controls

Technical measures:

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, special waste water treatment, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Stability:

The product is stable.

 

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Decomposition temperature : 270°C

 

Conditions to avoid:

Incompatible with amines. Keep away from alkalis.

 

Hazardous decomposition products:

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal:

Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the European Waste List (EWL).

 

Hazardous waste:

The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.