ICSC 1079 - DIETHYL SUCCINATE

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DIETHYL SUCCINATE	ICSC: 1079 (April 2005)
Butanedioic acid, diethyl ester Diethyl butanedioate Succinic acid, diethyl ester

CAS #: 123-25-1

EC Number: 204-612-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	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. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Cover the spilled material with inert absorbent.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

DIETHYL SUCCINATE

ICSC: 1079

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic gases.	Formula: C₈H₁₄O₄ / CH₃CH₂OCO(CH₂)₂COOCH₂CH₃ Molecular mass: 174.2 Boiling point: 217°C Melting point: -21°C Density: 1.04 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.2 Vapour pressure, kPa at 55°C: 0.133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.01 Flash point: 90°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases.

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₄ / CH₃CH₂OCO(CH₂)₂COOCH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 174.2
Boiling point: 217°C
Melting point: -21°C
Density: 1.04 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.2
Vapour pressure, kPa at 55°C: 0.133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.01
Flash point: 90°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

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

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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