ICSC 0261 - DIMETHYL PHTHALATE

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0261 (October 2005)
Dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate Phthalic acid dimethyl ester 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester DMP

CAS #: 131-11-3

EC Number: 205-011-6

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. 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
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0261

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₆H₄(COOCH₃)₂ / C₁₀H₁₀O₄ Molecular mass: 194.2 Boiling point: 284°C Melting point: 5.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.19 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.43 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.69 Flash point: 146°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 490°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9 (at 180°C) - 8.0 (at 109°C) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.47/2.12

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₆H₄(COOCH₃)₂ / C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular mass: 194.2
Boiling point: 284°C
Melting point: 5.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.19
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.43
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.69
Flash point: 146°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 490°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9 (at 180°C) - 8.0 (at 109°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.47/2.12

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
TLV: 5 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Other melting points: ≈0°C (commercial product).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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