DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE (ICSC)

DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0271

Date of Peer Review: October 2001

Dioctylphthalate
DOP; DEHP
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate

CAS #	117-81-7	C₂₄H₃₈O₄ / C₆H₄(COOC₈H₁₇)₂
RTECS #	TI0350000	Molecular mass: 390.6
UN #
EC Index #	607-317-00-9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	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.	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. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Chemical protection suit.

EU Classification
Symbol: T
R: 60-61
S: 53-45
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0

Separated from strong oxidants, acids, alkalis, and nitrates. Cool. Dry. Well closed.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0271

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO LIGHT COLOURED VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants acids, alkalis, and nitrates.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 5 mg/mł; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 10 mg/mł; Peak limitation category: II(8); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).

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

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

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.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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