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DI-n-HEPTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0832
November 2003
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diheptyl ester
Phthalic acid, diheptyl ester
Diheptyl phthalate
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CAS No: 3648-21-3
RTECS No: TI1090000
    C22H34O4
Molecular mass: 362.51

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry 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. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating fumes.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 360°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0002
Flash point: 224°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.6 (estimation)
 

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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