Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
84-66-2	Diethyl Phthalate	99	201-550-6

Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: colorless liquid. Caution! Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause fetal effects based upon animal studies. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: Central nervous system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration.
Chronic: May cause fetal effects.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Flash Point: 160 deg C ( 320.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: 1 - health, 1 - flammability, 0 - instability

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Diethyl Phthalate	5 mg/m3 TWA	5 mg/m3 TWA	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Diethyl Phthalate: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg @163C
Vapor Density: 7.66
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 12 cPs 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 298 - 299 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:-3 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: IN WATER: 0.15% (25°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:1.1180g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C12H14O4
Molecular Weight:222.24

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong acids such as nitric acid, strong oxidizing agents, and permanganates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 84-66-2: TI1050000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 84-66-2:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 112 mg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6172 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1 gm/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 8600 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 84-66-2:
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 84-66-2: waste number U088.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 84-66-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 84-66-2: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. CAS# 84-66-2 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 84-66-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.

Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 84-66-2: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 84-66-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 84-66-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 84-66-2: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 mg/m3 OE
L-DENMARK:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3;STEL 10 mg/m3;Skin OEL
-FRANCE:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL
0.5 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 3 mg/m3;STEL 5 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5
mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 mg/m3;STEL 10 mg/m3 JAN9 OEL IN BULGA
RIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SING
APORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #3 Date: 3/18/2003

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