International Chemical Safety Cards

DIISODECYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0875
DIISODECYL PHTHALATE
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diisodecyl ester
bis(8-Methylnonyl) phthalate
DIDP
C28H46O4/C6H4(COO(CH2)7CH(CH3)2)2
Molecular mass: 446.7
CAS # 26761-40-0
RTECS # TI1270000
ICSC # 0875
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic or metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.


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ICSC: 0875 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

DIISODECYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0875

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
CLEAR VISCOUS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Attacks some forms of plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


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

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point at 0.5 kPa: 250-257°C
Melting point: -50°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 200°C: 147		 Flash point: 229°C (c.c.)°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: lower: 0.3% at 264°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3-4
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Palatinol Z, Sicol 184, PX-120, Plasticized DDP, Vestinol DZ are trade names.
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0875 DIISODECYL PHTHALATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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