ICSC 0271 - DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE

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DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0271
_{October 2001}

Dioctylphthalate
DOP; DEHP
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate

CAS No: 117-81-7
RTECS No: TI0350000
EC No: 607-317-00-9

C₂₄H₃₈O₄ / C₆H₄(COOC₈H₁₇)₂
Molecular mass: 390.6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Chemical protection suit.	T Symbol R: 60-61 S: 53-45

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0	Separated from strong oxidants, acids, alkalis, and nitrates. Cool. Dry. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS TO LIGHT COLOURED VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants acids, alkalis, and nitrates.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5 mg/m³; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 10 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(8); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the testes. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 385°C Melting point: -50°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.986 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.001 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 13.45 Flash point: 215°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.03	Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood.

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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