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DIBUTYL SEBACATE ICSC: 1349
October 1999
Decanedioic acid, dibutyl ester
Sebacic acid, dibutyl ester
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CAS No: 109-43-3
RTECS No: VS1150000
    C18H34O4 / CH3(CH2)3O2C(CH2)8CO2(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 314.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   STRICT HYGIENE!  
Inhalation   Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes   Safety goggles. 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. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
  Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID

Occupational exposure limits
TLV 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; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 344-345°C
Melting point: -10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.8
Flash point: 167°C
 

NOTES
Kodaflex DBS, Monoplex DBS, Polycizer DBS, PX 404, Starflex DBS are trade names.

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