International Chemical Safety Cards

DIETHYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0258

DIETHYL PHTHALATE
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester
DEP
C6H4(COOC2H5)2
Molecular mass: 222.3
CAS # 84-66-2
RTECS # TI1050000
ICSC # 0258
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Dizziness. Dullness.
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. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Nausea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).


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ICSC: 0258 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

DIETHYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0258

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes and gases (phthalic anhydride - see ICSC # 0315). Attacks some plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): 10 ppm; 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993).
MAK not established.


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

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:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 295°C
Melting point: -67 to -44°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.12
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.7
Flash point: 117°C (c.c.)
Auto-ignition temperature: 457°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.47
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water organisms.
NOTES
NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0258 DIETHYL PHTHALATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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