ICSC 0651 - DICYCLOHEXYL PHTHALATE

DICYCLOHEXYL PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0651 (October 2005)
DCHP Phthalic acid, dicyclohexyl ester 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dicyclohexyl ester

CAS #: 84-61-7

EC Number: 201-545-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from acids and bases.
PACKAGING

DICYCLOHEXYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0651

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with acids and bases. Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₂₀H₂₆O₄ / C₆H₄(CO₂C₆H₁₁)₂ Molecular mass: 330.4 Boiling point at 0.5kPa: 222-228°C Melting point: 66°C Density: 1.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure at 25°C: negligible Flash point: 180-190°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.6 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with acids and bases. Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₂₀H₂₆O₄ / C₆H₄(CO₂C₆H₁₁)₂
Molecular mass: 330.4
Boiling point at 0.5kPa: 222-228°C
Melting point: 66°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure at 25°C: negligible
Flash point: 180-190°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.6 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	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. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

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.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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