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Document ID (ISN)105413
CIS number 06-758
Year 2005
Convention or series no.
Title 4-nitrotoluene
Original title 4-Nitrotolueno [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Carrera 20, No.39-62, 6839 Bogotá, Colombia, 2005. 4p. Illus.
Abstract Chemical safety data sheet for 4-nitrotoluene. Inhalation exposure to high concentrations of 4-nitrotoluene may cause effects on the central nervous system characterized by nausea, headache, dyspnoea, unconsciousness and coma. It may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. Skin contact causes irritation and skin absorption may result in toxic effects. Contact with the eyes may cause irritation and possible burns. Long-term effects may be delayed. ACGIH threshold limit value 2ppm (plus skin notation).
Descriptors (primary) toxic effects; toxicology; p-nitrotoluene; Colombia
Descriptors (secondary) mutagenic effects; neurotoxic effects; irritants; central nervous system; skin absorption; data sheet; unconsciousness; labelling; personal protective equipment; genetic effects; delayed effects; diarrhoea
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceColombia
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Aliphatic nitro compounds
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures