Identification

Description


Numéro UN : UN0209

Formule moléculaire brute : C7H5N3O6

Principaux synonymes

Noms français :

  • 1-METHYL 2,4,6-TRINITRO BENZENE
  • 2,4,6-TRINITRO 1-METHYL BENZENE
  • 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
  • ALPHA-TRINITROTOLUOL
  • BENZENE, 2-METHYL-1,3,5-TRINITRO-
  • SYM-TRINITROTOLUENE
  • TOLUENE, 2,4,6-TRINITRO-
  • TRINITRO-2,4,6 METHYL-1 BENZENE
  • TRINITRO-2,4,6 TOLUENE
  • Trinitro-2,4,6 toluène
  • Trinitro-2,4,6 toluène (TNT)
  • TRINITROTOLUENE
  • TRINITROTOLUOL

Noms anglais :

  • 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
  • 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Utilisation et sources d'émission 1

Le TNT est utilisé notamment :

  • comme explosif
  • en tant que charge d'éclatement dans les obus, les bombes, les grenades et les mines 
  • comme intermédiaire dans la fabrication de colorants et de produits chimiques utilisés en photographie

Références

  • ▲1.  Pohanish, R., Sittig's handbook of toxic and hazardous chemicals and carcinogens. 4ème éd. Norwich (NY) : Noyes Publications. (2002). 2 v.
  • ▲1.  Pohanish, R., Sittig's handbook of toxic and hazardous chemicals and carcinogens. 4ème éd. Norwich (NY) : Noyes Publications. (2002). 2 v.
  • ▲2.  O'Neil, M.J. et al., The Merck Index : an encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, & biologicals. 15e éd. Cambridge, G.-B. : Royal Society of Chemistry. (2013). [RM-403001]   https://www.rsc.org/Merck-Index/
  • ▲3.  American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, «2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene.» In: Documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices / Documentation of TLV's and BEI's. Cincinnati, Ohio : ACGIH. (2001). Publication #0100Doc.   http://www.acgih.org
  • ▲3.  American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, «2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene.» In: Documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices / Documentation of TLV's and BEI's. Cincinnati, Ohio : ACGIH. (2001). Publication #0100Doc.   http://www.acgih.org
  • ▲4.  Cairelli, S.G., Ludwig, H.R. et Whalen, J.J., Documentation for immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (IDLHS). Cincinnati (OH) : NIOSH. (1994). PB-94-195047. [RM-515102]   http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/intridl4.html
  • ▲5.  Patnaik, P., A comprehensive guide to the hazardous properties of chemical substances. 2nd ed. New York : Wiley. (1999). [RM-515120]
  • ▲5.  Patnaik, P., A comprehensive guide to the hazardous properties of chemical substances. 2nd ed. New York : Wiley. (1999). [RM-515120]
  • ▲6.  Drolet, D. et Beauchamp, G, Guide d'échantillonnage des contaminants de l'air en milieu de travail. Études et recherches / Guide technique, 8ème éd. revue et mise à jour. Montréal : IRSST. (2012). T-06. [MO-220007]   http://www.irsst.qc.ca
    https://www.irsst.qc.ca/publications-et-outils/publication/i/384/n/guide-d-echantillonnage-des-contaminants-de-l-air-en-milieu-de-travail
  • ▲7.  American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices / Documentation of TLV's and BEI's. 7th ed. Cincinnati, Ohio : ACGIH. (2001-). Publication #0100Doc. [RM-514008]   http://www.acgih.org
  • ▲8.  American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Documentation of the threshold limit values and biological exposure indices / Documentation of TLV's and BEI's. 6th ed. Cincinnati, Ohio : ACGIH. (1991-2000). Publication 0206. [RM-514008]   http://www.acgih.org
  • ▲9.  Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité du travail [S-2.1, r. 13]. Québec : Éditeur officiel du Québec. [RJ-510071]   http://legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/ShowDoc/cr/S-2.1,%20r.%2013
  • ▲11.  Pohanish, R.P. et Greene, S.A., Wiley guide to chemical incompatibilities. 3ème éd. New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Inc. (2009). [RR-015033]   www.wiley.com
  • ▲12.  Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Kommission zur Prüfung Gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe, Occupational toxicants : critical data evaluation for MAK values and classification of carcinogens. Weinheim; New York : VCH. (1991-). [MO-020680]   www.wiley-vch.de
    www.mak-collection.com
    http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/3527600418/topics
  • ▲13.  IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, Printing processes and printing inks, carbon black and some nitro compounds. IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, Vol. 65. Lyon : International Agency for Research on Cancer. (1996). [MO-018684]   https://monographs.iarc.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mono65.pdf
  • ▲14.  Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, Toxicological profil for 2,4,6 trinotrotoluene. Atlanta, GA : ATSDR. (1995).   http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp.asp?id=677&tid=125 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp81.pdf
  • ▲14.  Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, Toxicological profil for 2,4,6 trinotrotoluene. Atlanta, GA : ATSDR. (1995).   http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp.asp?id=677&tid=125 http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp81.pdf
  • ▲15.  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances). Hamilton (Ont) : Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.   http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/rtecs/search.html
  • ▲15.  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances). Hamilton (Ont) : Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.   http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/rtecs/search.html
  • ▲16.  Hodgson, E. et al., Human metabolism and interactions of deployment-related chemicals . Raleigh, NC : North Caroline State University. (2001). Microfiche : ADA388641
  • ▲17.  Bingham, E., Cohrssen, B. et Powell, C.H., Patty's toxicology. A Wiley-Interscience publication. New York (Toronto) : John Wiley. (2001-). [RM-214008]   http://www3.interscience.wiley.com (http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/mrwhome/104554795/HOME)
  • ▲18.  ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) , Information on Chemicals (REACH). Helsinki, Finland.  

    http://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/registered-substances
    ECHA CHEM (europa.eu)


  • ▲19.  Goh, C.L., «Allergic contact dermatitis from tetryl and trinitrotoluene.» Contact Dermatitis. Vol. 10, no. 2, p. 108. (1984). [AP-021076]
  • ▲19.  Goh, C.L., «Allergic contact dermatitis from tetryl and trinitrotoluene.» Contact Dermatitis. Vol. 10, no. 2, p. 108. (1984). [AP-021076]
  • ▲20.  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
  • ▲20.  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
  • ▲21.  Goh, C.L. et Rajan, V.S., «Contact sensitivity to trinitrotoluene.» Contact Dermatitis. Vol. 9, p. 433-434. (1983).
  • ▲21.  Goh, C.L. et Rajan, V.S., «Contact sensitivity to trinitrotoluene.» Contact Dermatitis. Vol. 9, p. 433-434. (1983).
  • ▲22.  Goh, C.L., «Erythema multiforme-like eruption from trinitrotoluene allergy.» International Journal of Dermatology. Vol. 27, no. 9, p. 650-651. (1988). [AP-027249]
  • ▲22.  Goh, C.L., «Erythema multiforme-like eruption from trinitrotoluene allergy.» International Journal of Dermatology. Vol. 27, no. 9, p. 650-651. (1988). [AP-027249]
  • ▲23.  Pohanish, R.P. et Greene, S.A., Wiley guide to chemical incompatibilities. 2nd ed. New York, N.Y. : Wiley Interscience. (2003). [RR-015033]
  • ▲24.  Akhavan, J. et The royal society of chemistry, The chemistry of explosives. Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry. (1998). [MO-020589]
  • ▲25.  Lewis Sr., R.J., Hazardous chemicals desk reference. 6 éd. Hoboken (New Jersey) : John Wiley & Sons Inc. (2008). [RM-515053]   www.wiley.com

La cote entre [ ] provient de la banque Information SST du Centre de documentation de la CNESST.