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Document ID (ISN)77090
CIS number 01-993
Year 1994
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.98
Author(s) Beausoleil C., Clavel T., Falcy M., Hesbert A., Jargot D., Protois J.C., Reynier M., Schneider O.
Title Dibutyl phthalate
Original title Phtalate de dibutyle [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed., CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. 4p. 21 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Synonyms: di-n-butyl phthalate, DBP. Acute toxicity: moderate irritation of the skin and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract; conjunctivitis. Chronic toxicity: central neuropathy (narcosis), peripheral neuropathy (sensorimotor polyneuritis) or autonomous neuropathy; haematological effects; decrease of fertility in women and abnormal menstrual cycle. Exposure limit (France): TWA = 5mg/m3. EEC number : No.201-557-4. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201. Replaces the 1972 information sheet abstracted as CIS 72-2550.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; dibutyl phthalate; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; irritants; fire hazards; toxicology; explosion hazards; labelling; menstrual disorders; conjunctivitis; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; haematological effects; neurological effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; antifertility effects
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Phthalates
Esters and salts
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures