ICSC 0968 - TRIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHOSPHATE

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TRIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHOSPHATE	ICSC: 0968 (October 1997)
Phosphoric acid tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester Trioctyl phosphate

CAS #: 78-42-2

EC Number: 201-116-6

	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, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	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. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

TRIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 0968

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of phosphine and phosphorus oxides. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₂₄H₅₁O₄P Molecular mass: 434.7 Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 220°C Melting point: -74°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.93 Solubility in water at 20°C: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 15 Flash point: 170°C Auto-ignition temperature: 370°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of phosphine and phosphorus oxides. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₂₄H₅₁O₄P
Molecular mass: 434.7
Boiling point at 0.7kPa: 220°C
Melting point: -74°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.93
Solubility in water at 20°C: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 15
Flash point: 170°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 370°C

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 The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

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
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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