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Dibutyl phthalate |
CAS 84-74-2 | ||
C6H4(COOC4H9)2 |
RTECS TI0875000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names DBP; Dibutyl-1,2-benzene-dicarboxylate; Di-n-butyl phthalate |
DOT ID & Guide |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3 | |||
IDLH 4000 mg/m3 See: 84742 | Conversion 1 ppm = 11.57 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless to faint-yellow, oily liquid with a slight, aromatic odor. |
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MW: 278.3 |
BP: 644°F |
FRZ: -31°F |
Sol(77°F): 0.001% |
VP: 0.00007 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.05 |
Fl.P: 315°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL(456°F): 0.5% |
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Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids; liquid chlorine |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 5020; OSHA 104 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Wash regularly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. Up to 125 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£ (APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£ Up to 250 mg/m3: (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. (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 4000 mg/m3: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (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 |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, upper respiratory system, stomach | |
Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0036 |