International Chemical Safety Cards DIMETHYLPHTHALATE ICSC: 0261 Dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate Phthalic acid dimethyl ester C6H4(COOCH3)2 / C10H10O4 Molecular mass: 194.2 ICSC #    0261 CAS #     131-11-3 RTECS # TI1575000 October 24, 1995 Peer reviewe TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. EXPLOSION EXPOSURE  •INHALATION Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.  •SKIN Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.  •EYES Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •INGESTION Burning sensation. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. R: S: SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0261 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards DIMETHYLPHTHALATE ICSC: 0261 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV (as TWA): 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1994-1995). MAK not established. OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3 NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 NIOSH IDLH: 2000 mg/m3 ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 284°C Melting point: 5.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.19 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.43 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.69 Flash point: 146°C Auto-ignition temperature: 490°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.47-2.12 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA N O T E S DMP is a commonly used name. Other melting points: the commercial product freezes around 0°C. Do NOT take working clothes home. The substance is an animal teratogen. NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0261 DIMETHYLPHTHALATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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