ICSC 0271 - DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE

DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE	ICSC: 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

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.

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.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 29, 1982)
       Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 77, 2000)