International Chemical Safety Cards

BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1412

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)hydrogen phosphate
Bis(isooctyl)phosphate
Dioctylphosphate
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)orthophosphoric acid
C₁₆H₃₅O₄P
Molecular mass: 322.48

ICSC #    1412
CAS #     298-07-7
RTECS # TB7875000
UN #        1902
October 16, 2001 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain. Blisters.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered dry, plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.)

Separated from metals .

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
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UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III

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ICSC: 1412

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

BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1412

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR AMBER LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating at 240°C producing toxic fumes of phosphorous oxides. Attacks many metals forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Decomposes below boiling point at 240°C
Melting point: -50°C
Density: 0.96
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.21

Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Flash point:
196°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.67

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80GC3-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1412	BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHOSPHATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.