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BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATEICSC: 0834 (October 2005)
Benzyl butyl phthalate
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl phenylmethyl ester
BBP
CAS #: 85-68-7
UN #: 3082
EC Number: 201-622-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide, water spray.   

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant. 
BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0834
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with oxidants. 

Formula: 1,2-C6H4(COOCH2C6H5)(COOC4H9) / C19H20O4
Molecular mass: 312.4
Boiling point: 370°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, mg/l: 0.71 (very poor)
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.8
Flash point: 198°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.77  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 20 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 61-62-50/53; S: 45-53-60-61 

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