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DIISODECYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0875

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diisodecyl ester
bis(8-Methylnonyl) phthalate
DIDP
C28H46O4 / C6H4(COO(CH2)7CH(CH3)2)2
Molecular mass: 446.7
ICSC # 0875 		CAS # 26761-40-0
RTECS # TI1270000
March 23, 1998 Validated

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.
•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.

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.


ICSC: 0875 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.

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:
TLV not established.


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

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.
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: lower: 0.3% at 264°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.9

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Palatinol Z, Sicol 184, PX-120, Plasticized DDP, Vestinol DZ are trade names.
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0875 DIISODECYL 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.
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