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Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate(117-82-8)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity

Product Identification

Product Name
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
Synonyms
bis(Methoxyethyl) phthalate
di(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate
Dimethoxy ethyl phthalate
Dimethyl cellosolve phthalate
Dimethyl glycol phthalate
Dmep
CAS
117-82-8
Formula
C14H18O6
Molecular Weight
282.29000000000002
EINECS
204-212-6
RTECS
TI1400000
RTECS Class
Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
Beilstein/Gmelin
2056929
Beilstein Reference
4-09-00-03241
EC Index Number
607-228-00-5
EC Class
Toxic for reproduction Category 2; Toxic for reproduction Category 3

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Practically colorless, oily liq. Very slight.
Solubility in water
Insoluble
Boiling Point
313
Vapor Pressure
0.0005 (25 C)
Density
1.1708 g/cm3 (15 C)
Partition Coefficient
.79
Heat Of Vaporization
55.4 kJ/mol
Usage
Plasticizer, esp for cellulose acetate, solvent.
Vapor Density
1.171
Refractive Index
1.5025 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Dilution: immediately dilute with 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 ml) of water (not to exceed 15 ml/kg in a child). Consider after ingestion of a potentially life-threatening amount of poison if it can be performed soon after ingestion (generally within 1 hour). Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. Carefully observe patients with ingestion exposure for the development of any systemic signs or symptoms and administer symptomatic treatment as necessary.
Inhalation
Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists. Some chemicals can produce systemic poisoning by absorption through intact skin. Carefully observe patients with dermal exposure for the development of any systemic signs or symptoms and administer symptomatic treatment as necessary.
Eyes
Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
Animals that have been fatally poisoned developed labored breathing and died of respiratory paralysis.
Skin
There have been several cases of contact dermatitis to dbp-containing products and plastics.
Ingestion
Nausea occurred in a human case where 10 grams was reportedly ingested.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Use of garments to protect workmen from irritation due to contact with phthalic anhydride which is used in the manufacturing process of phthalic acid esters; gloves should be used to prevent contamination of the hand and lower arm. Synth of phthalates require good ventilation in order to minimize contamination of air with phthalic anhydride or alcohols. There may be also some need for skin protection. Handling mineral acids used as catalysts requires ordinary precautions.
Respirators
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
Exposure Effects
Dizziness occurred in a human exposure to 10 g of dbp. Polyneuritis was reported in one soviet study. There have been several animal and laboratory tests done on the possible teratogenic effect of DBP. The results have been mixed. Studies done on Salmonella cultures have shown mildly positive mutagenic responses. DBP appears to affect females more than males, at least in the rodent studies performed.
Poison Class
4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
132
Fire Fighting
Alcohol foam. Water or foam may cause frothing.
Fire Potential
Combustible

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability
Stable, less volatile than dibutyl phthalate.
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