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
| 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
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| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
3.1 E-1
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| 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
| Cancer: |
Currently listed
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| Reproductive Toxicity: |
Currently listed
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| Listed as causing: |
Cancer
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| Date of Listing: |
07/01/1988
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| Basis for Listing: |
State's Qualified Experts
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| Listed as causing: |
Male Reproductive Toxicity
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| Male Reproductive Toxicity | |
| Date of Listing: |
08/20/1999
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| Basis for Listing: |
Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
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| Cancer | |
| No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): |
2 µg/day
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| Reproductive Toxicity: |
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