International Chemical Safety Cards

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0261
DIMETHYLPHTHALATE
Dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
Phthalic acid dimethyl ester
C6H4(COOCH3)2/C10H10O4
Molecular mass: 194.2
CAS # 131-11-3
RTECS # TI1575000
ICSC # 0261
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Burning sensation. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.


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ICSC: 0261 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0261

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): ppm; 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1994-1995).
MAK not established.


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

INHALATION RISK:


EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 284°C
Melting point: 5.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.19
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.43		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.69
Flash point: 146°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 490°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.47-2.12
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
DMP is a commonly used name. Other melting points: the commercial product freezes around 0°C. Do NOT take working clothes home. The substance is an animal teratogen.
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0261 DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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