Safety Data Sheets / Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Safety Data Sheet

Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

Version 1Last reviewed 1 December 2022Catalogue: 13100, 13101, 13110, ems13100, ems13101, ems13110

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)
Other Names: None
Product Number(s): 13100, 13101, 13110, ems13100, ems13101, ems13110
CAS Number: 84-74-2

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. A plasticizer for epoxy resins.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation: Not available
Ingestion: Not available
Eyes: Wear eye protection
Skin: Wear protective gloves, clothing, face protection.

Environment

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Dibutyl phthalate	84-74-2	Not available	Substance

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints
Skin Contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information: no further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required
Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care. Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage: no special requirements.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
dibutyl phthalate	-	5 mg/m³	-

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Goggles recommended during refilling
Skin protection: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. The glove material used has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove mate3rial can be given for the product/the preparation/the chemical mixture.
Body protection: Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Store protective clothing separately.
Respiratory protection: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Light yellow, viscous
Odour: Ester-like
pH: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: 0.00002 hPa at 162 °C
Density: 1.0459-1.0465 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point: 340 °C
Melting Point: -35.8 °C
Solubility: 0.1 g/l at 20°C
Specific Gravity of Density: 1.0459-1.0465 g/cm³ at 20°C
Flash Point: 188 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: lower: <0.1 Vol %, upper: 1.97 Vol %
Ignition Temperature: 390 °C
Formula: Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available
Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Not available
Eye contact: No irritant effect
Skin contact: No irritant effect
Ingestion: No sensitising effects known
Inhalation: No sensitising effects known
Toxicity and irritation: No irritating effects known

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Very toxic for fish. Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water. Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground. Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies. Very toxic for aquatic organisms.
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN3082
Proper shipping name: 3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid N.O.S. (dibutyl phthalate), Marine pollutant
Transport hazard class: 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Packing group: III
Environmental hazard: Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT) Symbol (Fish and tree)
Special precautions for users: Warning: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 90. Stowage category: A.
Additional information: ADG: Limited quantities (LQ): 5L, Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E1, Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30ml, Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000ml. Transport category :3.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: S10
Other Information: GHS08 May damage fertility or the unborn child

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 1 December 2022
Comments: This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.