Butyl Phthalate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 183.1
Revision Date: March 24, 2014
Butyl Phthalate
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 1). May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Butyl phthalate
Synonyms: Dibutyl phthalate; DBP; Phthalic acid di-n-butyl ester; Benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid di-n-butylester
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84-74-2 |
C16H22O4
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278.34 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Class IIIB combustible liquid. Flash point: 157 °C Lower: 0.5% (235 °C) Autoignition Temperature: 402 °C In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, oils, esters and aldehydes. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 5 mg/m3 (OSHA/ACGIH)
Colorless oily liquid. Odorless. Soluble: Many organic solvents. Very slightly in water.
Boiling point: 340 °C Melting point: -35 °C Specific gravity: 1.048
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and acids. Shelf life: Fair to poor. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: Harmful vapor, irritant, nausea, dizziness, and headache. Chronic effects: Possible teratogen. Target organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, eyes, and male reproductive system
ORL-RAT LD50: 7499 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: 4250 mg/m3 SKN-RBT LD50: greater than 20 mL/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (201-557-4), RCRA code U069.
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