ICSC 0261 - DIMETHYL PHTHALATE

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DIMETHYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0261
_{October 2005}

Dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
Phthalic acid dimethyl ester
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester

CAS No: 131-11-3
RTECS No: TI1575000

C₆H₄(COOCH₃)₂ / C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular mass: 194.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0	Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes. Occupational exposure limits TLV: 5 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2005). MAK not established.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 284°C Melting point: 5.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.19 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.43 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.69 Flash point: 146 °C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 490°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9 at 180°C- 8.0 at 109°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.47-2.12	The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Common name: DMP.
Other melting points: the commercial product freezes around 0°C.

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