1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

1.2 Other means of identification

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

1.4 Supplier's details

1.5 Emergency phone number

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

Fresh air, rest.

In case of skin contact

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.

In case of eye contact

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

If swallowed

Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Symptoms unlikely from any form of exposure. (USCG, 1999)

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Inhalation: remove to fresh air. Eyes: flush with water. Skin: flush with water, wash well with soap and water.

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

To fight fire, use water spray, mist, foam.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors of unburned chemical may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Environmental considerations-land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner./

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage temp: ambient; venting: open.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

Recommended Exposure Limit: 10 Hr Time-Weighted Avg: 5 mg/cu m.

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

STABLE TO LIGHT

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

CombustibleDIETHYL PHTHALATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Can generate electrostatic charges. [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 250].

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

May attack some forms of plastics.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

When heated to decomp it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 Rat oral 9200-9500 mg/kg body weight (95% confidence interval)
• Inhalation: LC50 Rat inhalation >4.64 mg/L for 6 hr
• Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

Cancer Classification: Group D Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill, young of year, weight 0.32-1.2 g); Conditions: freshwater, static, 21-23°C, pH 6.5-7.9, hardness 32-48 mg/L CaCO3, alkalinity 28-34 mg/L CaCO3, conductivity 93-190 umhos/cm, dissolved oxygen 0.3-9.7 mg/L; Concentration: 120000 ug/L for 24 hr /> or = 80% purity
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea, age < or =24 hr); Conditions: freshwater, static, 25°C, pH > or =7.0, dissolved oxygen > or = 58%; Concentration: 86000 ug/L for 24 hr; Effect: intoxication, immobilization
• Toxicity to algae: EC50; Species: Selenastrum capricornutum (Algae); Conditions: test temperature = 24+/-1 Deg C, pH was 7.6 at initiation and ranged from 7.9 to 8.9 on day 8; Concentration: 16 mg/L for 8 days (95% CI = 21.6 to 38.3); Effect: chlorophyll a percent change relative to control.
• Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

AEROBIC: The aerobic half-life of diethyl phthalate in natural fresh water was estimated as 3 days(1). Diethyl phthalate was found to degrade to ethyl methyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, methyl phthalate and ethyl phthalate when co-contaminated with methanol(2). A shake flask experiment using microorganisms isolated from a municipal sludge resulted in complete aerobic degradation of 400 mg/L of diethyl phthalate in approximately 35 hours, 200 mg/L in 25 hours, 140 mg/L in 22 hours and 75 mg/L in 18 hours(3). Diethyl phthalate was completely degraded by Rhine River water at 20°C in a 3 day die-away test(4). Diethyl phthalate was 87-92% degraded in 10-50 days at 25°C from a concn of 100 mg/L using 30 mg/L activated sludge(5). Electrolytic respirometer studies have shown that diethyl phthalate is readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions(6-8). Diethyl phthalate had aerobic aquatic half-lives of 0.39 days in a river die-away test, 4.33 days in MITI test, and 0.71 days using microcosm periphlton, and an aerobic soil half-life of 1.83 days agitated in aqueous suspension(9).

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bluegill sunfish exposed to 9.42 ug/L of diethyl phthalate for 21 days had a measured BCF of 117(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF value suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC). An experimental log BCF of 2.07 was measured in clams(3).

12.4 Mobility in soil

A Koc value of diethyl phthalate of 1,726 was measured in podzol soil at pH 2.8 and 4.85% carbon, a value of 704 in alfisol soil at pH 6.7 and 1.25% carbon, a value of 320 in sediment at pH 7.1 and 1.58% carbon(1). An experimental log Koc of 1.99 was determined from unsaturated soil columns at pH 4.8(2). A Koc value of 69 was determined from measurements on soil samples from Broome County, NY(3). According to a classification scheme(4), these Koc values suggest that diethyl phthalate is expected to have low to high mobility in soil.

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

14.5 Environmental hazards

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

16.Other information

Information on revision

Abbreviations and acronyms

• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• TWA: Time Weighted Average
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

• IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
• HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
• IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
• eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
• CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
• ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
• ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
• Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
• ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.