ICSC 0258 - DIETHYL PHTHALATE

DIETHYL PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0258 (March 2001)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester DEP

CAS #: 84-66-2

EC Number: 201-550-6

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Dizziness. Lethargy.	Use ventilation. Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. 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	Abdominal pain. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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

PACKAGING

DIETHYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0258

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes and gases (phthalic anhydride - see ICSC 0315). Attacks some plastics.	Formula: C₆H₄(COOC₂H₅)₂ / C₁₂H₁₄O₄ Molecular mass: 222.3 Boiling point: 295°C Melting point: -67 - -44°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water at 25°C: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7 Flash point: 117°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 457°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.7-? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.47

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes and gases (phthalic anhydride - see ICSC 0315). Attacks some plastics.

Formula: C₆H₄(COOC₂H₅)₂ / C₁₂H₁₄O₄
Molecular mass: 222.3
Boiling point: 295°C
Melting point: -67 - -44°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water at 25°C: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7
Flash point: 117°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 457°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.7-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.47

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

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
TLV: 5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to fish.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Diethyl phthalate (CICADS 52, 2003)