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Date of Issue : OCT 1996 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S. Other Names : DIBUTYL PHTHALATE;1,2-BENZENEDICARBOXYLIC DIBUTYL ESTER PHTHALIC ACID DIBUTYL ESTER UN No. : 3082 Dangerous Goods Class : 9 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : CONTA Pack Group : III EPG : 9C1 Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Plasticiser in nitrocellulose lacquers, elastomers, explosives, nail polish and solid rocket propellants; solvent for perfume oils; perfume fixative; textile lubricating agent; safety glass; insecticides; printing inks; resin solvent; paper coatings; adhesives; insect repellant for for textiles.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Colourless, clear oily liquid, with a light odour. Formula : C6H4(COOC4H9)2 Boiling Point : 340 deg C Melting Point : -35 deg C Vapour Pressure : 0.1 mm Hg (1 atmosphere) Specific Gravity : 1.05 (water = 1) Flash Point : Closed Cup 157 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 4.6 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : 0.47 Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Vapour density (air=1) = 9.6 Viscosity @ 20 deg C = 20.3 cps Soluble in acetone, benzene, diethyl ether and ethanol. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Ingestion of 10g of product by a young male adult induced nausea and vertigo. Eye
Causes irritation to the eyes. Contact with the liquid can be painful, may cause tearing. Skin
The mild oily liquid is slightly irritative to the skin. Inhaled
The low vapour pressure eliminates the possibility of injury via inhalation. Inhaled hot vapour can be irritative to the respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Has been reported that it may damage the developing foetus (USA).
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Seek medical attention.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove immediately to fresh air. Support breathing if necessary. Seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
No specific antidote. Treatment should be based on individual reactions of patient and symptoms experienced.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 8000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = >20,000 mg/kg (Rabbit) Dermal LDLo = 6000 mg/kg (Rat)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TWA = 5 mg/m3 (Worksafe)
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory - avoid breathing vapour. Use an approved goggle and full-face respiratory protection equipment when vapours are heated. Skin - avoid skin or clothing contact. Wear chemical-resistant clothing and gloves. Eyes - wear a full-face shield.
3.4 Flammability
Material is combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and heat. Use proper grounding procedures to avoid electric/static discharges. Keep working space well ventilated.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 3082 Class 9 Sun Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code CONTA Pack Group III EPG No. 9C1 Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, LIQUID, N.O.S. Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R20 Harmful by inhalation.
Safety Phrases S23:DIBUPH Do not breathe fumes/vapour.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Wear full protective clothing. Evacuate personnel not involved in clean up. Eliminate sources of ignition (NO SMOKING).
Disposal
Burn disposal material in an approved incinerator. Addition of a more flammable solvent such as alcohol can help combustion efficiency. Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations to protect the environment.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
This material has a slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame, can react with strong oxidising agents. This material reacts explosively with chlorine. Hazardous decomposition products include oxides of carbon. It is incompatible with strong oxidisers, strong acids and nitrates. Keep away from heat. Strong acidic or alkaline materials can hydrolyse the ester into acid and the equivalent alcohol. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Extinguishing Media
Wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam type extinguishers. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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