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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.
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 See Appendix G
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5020
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor.
Molecular Weight
390.5
Boiling Point
727°F
Freezing Point
-58°F
Solubility
(75°F): 0.00003%
Vapor Pressure
<0.01 mmHg
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
0.99
Flash Point
(oc) 420°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
(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   ICSC CARD: 0271
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019