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DIISODECYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0875
March 1998
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diisodecyl ester
bis(8-Methylnonyl) phthalate
DIDP

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CAS # 26761-40-0 C 2 8H 4 6O 4 / C 6H 4(COO(CH 2) 7CH(CH 3) 2) 2
RTECS # TI1270000 Molecular mass: 446.7

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


Inhalation
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic or metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0


IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CLEAR VISCOUS LIQUID.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Attacks some forms of plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point at 0.5 kPa: 250-257°C
Melting point: -50°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 200°C: 147
Flash point: 229°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: lower: 0.3% at 264°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.9

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA


NOTES
Palatinol Z, Sicol 184, PX-120, Plasticized DDP, Vestinol DZ are trade names.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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