DIMETHYL PHTHALATE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CAS No 131-11-3 SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Dimethyl Phthalate

CAS-No. : 131-11-3
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
Ansari Road Daryaganj
New Delhi -110002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : care@cdhfinechemical.com

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated
exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/
spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective
clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
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 P301 + P310 IF SW ALLOW ED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Rapidly absorbed through skin.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : C10H10O4
Molecular weight : 194.19 g/mol
CAS-No. : 131-11-3
EC-No. : 205-011-6

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
Dimethyl phthalate
CAS-No. 131-11-3 <= 100 %
EC-No. 205-011-6

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides

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5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Combustible liquids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. W ash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection not required. For nuisance exposures use type OV/AG (US) or type ABEK
(EU EN 14387) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
the environment must be avoided.
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid, clear
Colour: colourless
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 2 °C - lit.
point
f) Initial boiling point and 282 °C - lit.
boiling range
g) Flash point 146.0 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

j) Upper/lower flammability Upper explosion limit: 8.03 %(V)

or explosive limits Lower explosion limit: 0.94 %(V)

k) Vapour pressure 0.0015 mmHg at 20.0 °C

1.0 mmHg at 100.0 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1.19 g/cm3 at 25 °C
n) Water solubility slightly soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 1.47
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition 490.0 °C
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
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
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available

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10.5 Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agents, acids
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 8,200 mg/kg(Dimethyl phthalate)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - > 12,000 mg/kg(Dimethyl phthalate)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit(Dimethyl
phthalate) Result: No skin
irritation - 24 h (Draize Test)

Serious eye damage/eye

irritation Eyes - Rabbit(Dimethyl
phthalate) Result: No eye irritation
- 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available(Dimethyl phthalate)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test(Dimethyl
phthalate) S. typhimurium
Result: negative
(Dimethyl
phthalate) Rat -
male
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its classification.(Dimethyl phthalate)
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available(Dimethyl phthalate)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available(Dimethyl phthalate)
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting,
Central nervous system depression, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Kidney injury may occur., To the best of
our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.(Dimethyl phthalate)
Nerves. - (Dimethyl phthalate)

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 SECTION 12: Ecological
information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 39 mg/l - 144 h
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 39 mg/l -
96 h(Dimethyl phthalate)
LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 39 mg/l - 144
h(Dimethyl phthalate)

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates LC50 - Daphnia magna (W ater flea) - > 52 mg/l - 48 h

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 46.00 mg/l - 48
h(Dimethyl phthalate)

Toxicity to algae EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (Scenedesmus subspicatus) - 204 mg/l -

72 h
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (Scenedesmus subspicatus) -
204 mg/l - 72 h(Dimethyl phthalate)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish) - 21 d

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available(Dimethyl phthalate)

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Harmful to aquatic life.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 57 (OECD Test Guideline 305)

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods
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14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Further information

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. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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