ICSC 0832 - DI-n-HEPTYL PHTHALATE

DI-n-HEPTYL PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0832 (November 2003)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diheptyl ester Phthalic acid, diheptyl ester Diheptyl phthalate

CAS #: 3648-21-3

EC Number: 222-885-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry 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. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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

DI-n-HEPTYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0832

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₂₂H₃₄O₄ Molecular mass: 362.51 Boiling point: 360°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.99 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0002 Flash point: 224°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.6 (estimated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₂₂H₃₄O₄
Molecular mass: 362.51
Boiling point: 360°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.0002
Flash point: 224°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.6 (estimated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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