International Chemical Safety Cards

DIISOOCTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0876
DIISOOCTYL PHTHALATE
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diisooctylester
DIOP
C24H38O4/(C8H17COO)2C6H4
Molecular mass: 390.6
CAS # 27554-26-3
RTECS # TI1300000
ICSC # 0876
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 0876 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

DIISOOCTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0876

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


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

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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
See Notes.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 370°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 13.5
Flash point: 227°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 393°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3-4 (estimated)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Hexaflex Diop, Staflex Diop, Corflex 880, Hexaplas M/O, Flexol Plasticizer Diop are trade names. Also consult ICSC # 0271 on Diethyl hexyl phthalate.
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0876 DIISOOCTYL PHTHALATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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