ICSC 1412 - BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE

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BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE	ICSC: 1412 (October 2001)
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate Bis(2-ethylhexyl)hydrogen phosphate Bis(isooctyl)phosphate Dioctylphosphate Bis(2-ethylhexyl)orthophosphoric acid

CAS #: 298-07-7

UN #: 1902

EC Number: 206-056-4

	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, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain. Blisters.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe burns.	Wear face shield.	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. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in covered dry plastic containers. 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: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from metals.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1412

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR AMBER LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes at 240°C. This produces toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: C₁₆H₃₅O₄P Molecular mass: 322.48 Decomposes at 240°C Melting point: -50°C Density: 0.96 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.21 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Flash point: 196°C o.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.67

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR AMBER LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes at 240°C. This produces toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides. Attacks many metals. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: C₁₆H₃₅O₄P
Molecular mass: 322.48
Decomposes at 240°C
Melting point: -50°C
Density: 0.96 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.21
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Flash point: 196°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.67

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes and skin.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes and skin.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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