DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE 0262
October 2005
CAS No: 120-61-6 Dimethyl p-phthalate
Dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate
RTECS No: WZ1225000
C6H4(COOCH3)2 / C10H10O4
Molecular mass: 194.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon
dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Eyes Redness. 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 Rinse mouth.
work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful
particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the
environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable
containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent
dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to
safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0 Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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Chemical Safety
0262 DIMETHYL TEREPHTHALATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
WHITE FLAKES A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly
be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Physical dangers
Effects of short-term exposure
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with
air. May cause mechanical irritation.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing irritating
fumes.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 288/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.5
Melting point: 140/C Flash point: 141/C c.c.
Density: 1.2 g/cm3 Auto-ignition temperature: 518/C
Solubility in water: at 13/C very poor Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-11.8
Vapour pressure, Pa at 2.5/C: 1.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.35
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Common name: DMT.
May be transported in molten form, UN number 3256.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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