Di-sec octyl phthalate
Synonyms & Trade Names
DEHP, Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, DOP, bis-(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate, Octyl phthalateExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca TWA 5 mg/m3 ST 10 mg/m3 See Appendix AOSHA PEL
TWA 5 mg/m3 See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor.Molecular Weight
390.5Boiling Point
727°FFreezing Point
-58°FSolubility
(75°F): 0.00003%Vapor Pressure
<0.01 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
0.99Flash Point
(oc) 420°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
(474°F): 0.3%
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Nitrates; strong oxidizers, acids & alkalisExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, mucous membrane; In Animals: liver damage; teratogenic effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tractCancer Site
[in animals: liver tumors]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:No recommendation
Eyes:No recommendation
Wash skin:No recommendation
Remove:No recommendation
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division