ICSC 1714 - DIISOPROPYLBENZENE (mixture)

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DIISOPROPYLBENZENE (mixture)	ICSC: 1714 (April 2008)
Benzene, bis(1-methylethyl) Bis(1-methylethyl)benzene

CAS #: 25321-09-9

UN #: 3082

EC Number: 246-835-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 77°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 77°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Drowsiness.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Combustible liquid May cause drowsiness and dizziness Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

DIISOPROPYLBENZENE (mixture)

ICSC: 1714

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₂ H₁₈ Molecular mass: 162.3 Boiling point: 203-205°C Density: 0.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water at 25°C: poor Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1 Flash point: 77°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 449°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₂ H₁₈
Molecular mass: 162.3
Boiling point: 203-205°C
Density: 0.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water at 25°C: poor
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 77°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 449°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
This card is based on a mixture of m-diisopropylbenzene (CAS # 99-62-7) and p-diisopropylbenzene (CAS # 100-18-5).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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