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DICYCLOHEXYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0651
October 2005
Phthalic acid, dicyclohexyl ester
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dicyclohexyl ester
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CAS No: 84-61-7
RTECS No: TI0889000
    C20H26O4 / C6H4(CO2C6H11)2
Molecular mass: 330.4

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   Local exhaust. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from acids, bases.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

Chemical dangers
Reacts with acids and bases. The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
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 at 0.5 kPa: 222-228°C
Melting point: 66°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: negligible
Flash point: 180-190°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.6 calculated
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

NOTES
Common name: DCHP.

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