ICSC 0834 - BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE

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BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE	ICSC: 0834 (October 2005)
Benzyl butyl phthalate 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl phenylmethyl ester BBP

CAS #: 85-68-7

UN #: 3082

EC Number: 201-622-7

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

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable 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 Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING
Marine pollutant.

BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE

ICSC: 0834

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: 1,2-C₆H₄(COOCH₂C₆H₅)(COOC₄H₉) / C₁₉H₂₀O₄ Molecular mass: 312.4 Boiling point: 370°C Melting point: -35°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water, mg/l: 0.71 (very poor) Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.8 Flash point: 198°C Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.77

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: 1,2-C₆H₄(COOCH₂C₆H₅)(COOC₄H₉) / C₁₉H₂₀O₄
Molecular mass: 312.4
Boiling point: 370°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water, mg/l: 0.71 (very poor)
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.8
Flash point: 198°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.77

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (inhalable fraction): 20 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 61-62-50/53; S: 45-53-60-61

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