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DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATEICSC: 0271 (October 2001)
Dioctylphthalate
DOP; DEHP
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
CAS #: 117-81-7
EC Number: 204-211-0

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Nausea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, acids, alkalis and nitrates. Cool. Dry. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
 
DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE ICSC: 0271
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT COLOURED VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants, acids, alkalis and nitrates. 

Formula: C24H38O4 / C6H4(COOC8H17)2
Molecular mass: 390.6
Boiling point: 385°C
Melting point: -50°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.986
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.001
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 13.45
Flash point: 215°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 350°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.03  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the testes. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 mg/m3, as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans).
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 2 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C 

ENVIRONMENT
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 60-61; S: 53-45 

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