2,4-Dinitrotoluene
CAS Number
121-14-2Synonym
Dinitrotoluene; DNT; 1-methyl-2,4-dinitro benzene
Occurrence/Use
Chemical intermediate in manufacture of polyurethanes and dye processes; gelatinizing and waterproofing agent in explosives
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 8.9 E-5 |
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 3.1 E-1 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 3.1 E-1 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011.
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Air
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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| Reproductive Toxicity : | Currently listed |
Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Reproductive Toxicity
| Listed as causing: | Male Reproductive Toxicity | Male Reproductive Toxicity |
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| Basis for Listing : | Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency |
Safe Harbor Levels
| Cancer |
Documents, Presentations, and Publications
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