International Chemical Safety Cards

DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0829

Phthalic acic, diisobutyl ester
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis-(2-methoxypropyl)ester
Di(isobutyl)-1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
DIBP
C16H22O4
Molecular mass: 278.35
ICSC #    0829
CAS #     84-69-5
RTECS # TI1225000
March 14, 2001 Peer reviewed
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


 •INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
 •SKIN
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
 •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.
Rinse mouth.
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 let this chemical enter the environment.


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ICSC: 0829 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0829
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS , VISCOUS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
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:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 320°C
Melting point: -37°C
Density: 1.038
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0001
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.01
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.58
Flash point:
185°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 400°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.11
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90G01

NFPA Code: H0; F1; R; 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0829 DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.