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DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATEICSC: 0829 (October 2006)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis-(2-methylpropyl)ester
Phthalic acid, diisobutyl ester
Di(isobutyl)-1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
DIBP
CAS #: 84-69-5
EC Number: 201-553-2

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.   

 STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

cancer;health haz
May damage fertility or the unborn child 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0829
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C16H22O4 - C6H4[CO2CH2CH(CH3)2]2
Molecular mass: 278.4
Boiling point: 320°C
Melting point: -37°C
Density: 1.04 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.0001
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.01
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.6
Flash point: 185°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 423°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.11  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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