Di-n-octyl phthalate Safety Data Sheets
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to the UN GHS revision 8
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
| Product name | Dioctyl phthalate |
|---|
1.2 Other means of identification
| Product number | - |
|---|---|
| Other names | 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dioctyl ester; Dioctyl phthalate; DNOP,Phthalic acid di-n-octyl ester |
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
| Identified uses | Phthalates |
|---|---|
| Uses advised against | no data available |
1.4 Supplier's details
| Company | Echemi.com |
|---|---|
| Address | Echemi.com |
| Telephone | Echemi.com |
1.5 Emergency phone number
| Emergency phone number | Echemi.com |
|---|---|
| Service hours | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours). |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) | No symbol. |
|---|---|
| Signal word | No signal word |
| Hazard statement(s) | none |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention | none |
| Response | none |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioctyl phthalate | Dioctyl phthalate | 117-84-0 | 204-214-7 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Following skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Following eye contact
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Produces no ill effects at normal temperatures but may give off irritating vapor at high temperature. (USCG, 1999)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Esters and related compounds
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: None (USCG, 1999)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
| Component | Dioctyl phthalate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 117-84-0 | |||
| Limit value - Eight hours | Limit value - Short term | |||
| ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | |
| Austria | Â | 5 | Â | Â |
| Singapore | Â | 5 | Â | Â |
| Sweden | Â | 3 (1)(2) | Â | 5 (1)(2)(3) |
| Remarks | ||||
| Sweden | (1) The same limit value, expressed in mg/m³, shall also be applied to phthalates for which no limit values have been defined. (2) There are a number and variety of dioctyl phthalates (DOPs). Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is the commonest industrial octyl phthalate and, like other octyl phthalates, is also rather vaguely termed DOP. The designation disec-octyl phthalate often refers to DEHP, which from a chemical viewpoint is not entirely correct. (3) 15 minutes average value | |||
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Skin protection
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. 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
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
Thermal hazards
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Di-n-octyl phthalate is a clear liquid with a mild odor. Slightly less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Flash point 430°F. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. As a liquid, can easily penetrate the soil and contaminate groundwater and nearby streams. Eye contact may produce severe irritation and direct skin contact may produce mild irritation. Used in the manufacture of a variety of plastics and coating products. |
|---|---|
| Colour | Clear, oily liquid |
| Odour | no data available |
| Melting point/freezing point | 25ºC |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 386.9ºC |
| Flammability | no data available |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 217ºC |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 735 deg F (390 deg C) |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | 39 mPa.s at 20 deg C |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | log Kow = 8.10 |
| Vapour pressure | less than 0.2 mm Hg at 302° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density and/or relative density | 0.986 |
| Relative vapour density | no data available |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Combustible.DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE reacts 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 with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen may be generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides. Can generate electrostatic charges by swirling or pouring [Handling Chemicals Safely, 1980. p. 250].
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomp it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat (male) oral 53700 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- 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
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50; Species: Micropterus salmoides (Large mouth bass); Concentration: 32,900 ug/L for 7-8 days /Conditions of bioassay not specified/ /From table
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: Di-n-octyl phthalate, present at 100 mg/L, reached 67% of its theoretical BOD in 4 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L in the Japanese MITI test(1). Di-n-octyl phthalate was degraded 92-94% in 7 days in a static degradation test utilizing a sewage seed that had been subcultured three times(2). In a model terrestrial-aquatic ecosystem, di-n-octyl phthalate was rapidly degraded by organisms in the system, having a half-life of 5 days(3). The degradation products of di-n-octyl phthalate are the monoester and phthalic acid(3); hydrolysis is believed to be accomplished by specific esterases only(4). Respirometric measurements of soil amended with di-n-octyl phthalate shows that when acclimated, there is some microbial utilization, although this is marginal at 4 and 10 deg C(4). When subjected to high-rate composting in an artificial compost mixture, 69% and 92% were removed after 7 and 30 days, respectively(5). Di-n-octyl phthalate was degraded 68.8% in model waste stabilization ponds(6). Di-n-octyl phthalate was biodegraded 85% after 10 days incubation in Rhine river water at 20 deg C; at 4 deg C, biodegradation was negligible(7). Di-n-octyl phthalate was biodegraded 61% in 42 days and 83% in 63 days in sandy soil and sandy soil mixed with gravel/till taken from a plasticizer manufacturing site(8). Di-n-octyl phthalate, at a starting concentration of 10-100 mg/L, had a half-life of 498.6 hours in acclimated activated sludge(9).
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
After 24 hr exposure in a 3-day model ecosystem, mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), Daphnia magna and snails (Physa) had BCFs of 1.16, 9426 and 438, respectively. However, in a 33-day model ecosystem, mosquito fish placed in the system on day 30 had a BCF of 9400. This discrepancy in the BCF for the 33 and 3 day ecosystem is most likely due to the fact that a final water concentration in the 33 day experiment was used in determining bioconcentration and due to the degradation of the di-n-octyl phthalate, this water concentration was low(1). According to a classification scheme(2), these BCFs suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low to very high(SRC). Bioaccumulation factors of 28,500 and 6800 were determined in the algae, Oedogonium cardiacum, after 33 and 3 days exposure to di-n-octyl phthalate, respectively(3). Bioaccumulation factors of 2600 and 9300 were measured in brine shrimp after 33 and 3 days exposure to di-n-octyl phthalate, respectively(3). A BCF of 1606 was measured in algae exposed to di-n-octyl phthalate in a model waste stabilization pond(4). BCFs of 0-8.43 were reported for di-n-octyl phthalate in water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) grown under different conditions on sludge from waste water treatment plants in China(5).
12.4 Mobility in soil
Log Koc values of 6.3(1), 4.38(2) and 5.22(3) were reported for di-n-octyl phthalate in soil. A mean sediment log Koc value of >5.0 was calculated from the mean di-n-octyl concentration in water and suspended particulate matter from Lake Yssel, The Netherlands(4). According to a classification scheme(5), these Koc values suggest that di-n-octyl phthalate is expected to be immobile in soil. Sedimentation accounted for 19.5% of the di-n-octyl phthalate loss from a model waste environmental pond(6).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 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.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN3082 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN3082 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN3082 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 9 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 9 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 9 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: III (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5 Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dioctyl phthalate | Dioctyl phthalate | 117-84-0 | 204-214-7 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. | ||
| EC Inventory | Listed. | ||
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. | ||
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. | ||
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. | ||
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. | ||
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. | ||
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. | ||
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. | ||
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
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.
Di-n-octyl phthalate is included in Bulk Drug Intermediates category.
Related Products
Industry News
More Safety Data Sheets