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DIBUTYL ADIPATEICSC: 1705 (April 2008)
Di-n-butyl adipate
Hexanedioic acid dibutyl ester
Dibutyl hexanedioate
CAS #: 105-99-7
UN #: 3082
EC Number: 203-350-4

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

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective gloves. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

WARNING
Causes mild skin irritation
Toxic to aquatic life 

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

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
 
DIBUTYL ADIPATE ICSC: 1705
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
 

Formula: C14H26O4/[CH2 CH2 CO2 (CH2)3 CH3]2
Molecular mass: 258.4
Boiling point: 183°C
Melting point: -38°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.0035 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.021
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 113°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.17  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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