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Di-sec octyl phthalate

Synonyms & Trade Names
DEHP, Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, DOP, bis-(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate, Octyl phthalate
CAS No.
117-81-7
RTECS No.
TI0350000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C24H38O4
Conversion
IDLH
Ca [5000 mg/m3]
See: 117817
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: Ca TWA 5 mg/m3 ST 10 mg/m3 See Appendix A
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 5 mg/m3
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 5020
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor.
MW:
390.5
BP:
727°F
FRZ:
-58°F		 Sol(75°F): 0.00003%
VP:
<0.01 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
0.99		 Fl.P(oc): 420°F
UEL:
?		 LEL(474°F): 0.3%
Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Nitrates; strong oxidizers, acids & alkalis
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, mucous membrane; in animals: liver damage; teratogenic effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver tumors]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately

Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0271
 

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