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DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) SEBACATE ICSC: 1290
November 1998
Sebacic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate
Decanedioic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester
Dioctyl sebacate
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CAS No: 122-62-3
RTECS No: VS1000000
    C26H50O4 / CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CH2OOC(CH2)8COOCH2CH(C2H5)(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 426.7

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation   Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. 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. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
   

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

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.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 256°C
Melting point: -48°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 37°C: 0.000024
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 14.7
Flash point: 210°C o.c.
 

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found. Bisoflex DOS, Monoplex DOS, Octoil S, PX 438, Staflex DOS, Uniflex DOS, Plexol 201, Edenol 888, Reolube DOS are trade names.

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