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DIBUTYL PHTHALATEICSC: 0036 (July 2002)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid dibutyl ester
Di-n-butyl phthalate
CAS #: 84-74-2
UN #: 3082
EC Number: 201-557-4

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

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in vermiculite, sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0036
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and irritating fumes (phthalic anhydride - see ICSC 0315). Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C16H22O4 / C6H4(COOC4H9)2
Molecular mass: 278.3
Boiling point: 340°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.001
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.01
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.58
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 157°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.5-~2.5 (at 235°C)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.72  


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
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
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 mg/m3, as TWA.
MAK: 0.58 mg/m3, 0.05 ppm; peak limitation category: I(2); carcinogen category: 3; pregnancy risk group: C 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 61-62-50; S: 53-45-61 

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