DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE 0271
October 2001
CAS No: 117-81-7 Dioctylphthalate
DOP; DEHP
RTECS No: TI0350000
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
EC No: 607-317-00-9
C24H38O4 / C6H4(COOC8H17)2
Molecular mass: 390.6
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF
ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest.
protection.
Skin Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Nausea. work. Wash hands before eating. drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and T Symbol
spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. R: 60-61
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and S: 53-45
remove to safe place. Chemical protection suit.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0 Separated from strong oxidants, acids, alkalis, and nitrates. Cool. Dry. Well
closed.
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Chemical Safety
0271 DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS TO LIGHT COLOURED VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants acids, alkalis, and nitrates. airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV: 5 mg/m 3; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.
relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 10 mg/m 3; Peak limitation category: II(8); Carcinogen Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). The substance may have effects on the testes. Animal tests
show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human
reproduction or development.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 385/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 13.45
Melting point: -50/C Flash point: 215/C o.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.986 Auto-ignition temperature: 350/C
Solubility in water: none Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.03
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 0.001
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in seafood.
NOTES
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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