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DIMETHYL PHTHALATEICSC: 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  


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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