| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 821874 | |
| Product name: | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate for synthesis | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Diisooctyl phthalate ; Phthalic acid bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester ; Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate ; DOP |
| CAS-No.: | 117-81-7 | EC-Index-No.: | - | ||
| Molar mass: | 390.57 | EINECS-No.: | 204-211-0 | ||
| Molecular formula: | C24H38O4 | ||||
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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Eye and skin contact: rinse out with water. Remove contaminated clothing. After inhalation: fresh air. After swallowing: make the victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Consult doctor if feeling unwell. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| CO2 , foam , powder |
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Special risks: |
| Combustible. Vapours heavier than air. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
| Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
| tightly closed , in a well-ventilated place , away from combustible substances |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 10 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: | required |
| Industrial hygiene: | Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face after working with substance. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | liquid | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | pleasant | |||
| pH value | ( ) | 7 | ||
| Viscosity | dynamic | (20 °C) | 78 mPa*s | |
| Melting temperature | -45 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | 385 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | 350 °C | |||
| Flash point | 195 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 0.1 Vol% | ||
| upper | 0.2 Vol% | |||
| Vapour pressure | (150 °C) | 0.09 hPa | ||
| Density | (20 °C) | 0.98 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | 0.1 g/l | |
| organic solvents | (20 °C) | soluble |
| Further information |
| Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure. |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| no information available |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
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LD50 (oral, rat): 30600 mg/kg LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 25000 mg/kg |
| Further toxicological information |
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Very low acute toxicity in animal experiments. When vapours/aerosols are generated: After skin contact: Irritations. After eye contact: Irritations. After swallowing: irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. |
| 12. Ecological information |
| No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention. |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Not subject to transport regulations. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | Xn | Harmful immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 62-63 | Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
| S-phrases: | S 36/37 | Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| EC-No.: | 204-211-0 | EC label |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 1 | (slightly polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| no information available |
