Safety (MSDS) data for diethyl phthalate

General

Synonyms: ethyl phthalate, diethyl o-phthalate
Use:
Molecular formula: C₆H₄-1,2-(COOC₂H₅)₂
CAS No: 84-66-2
EC No: 201-550-6

Physical data

Appearance: colorless oily liquid
Melting point: -3 C
Boiling point: 298 C
Vapour density: 7.6 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 20 C
Density (g cm^-3): 1.12
Flash point: 161 C
Explosion limits: 0.75% (lower)
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: negligible
 

Stability

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalies.

Toxicology

Irritant. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Typical TLV/TWA 5 mg/m3.

Toxicity data
ORL-RAT LD50 9000 mg kg^-1
IHL-RAT LC50 7510 mg m^-3
IPR-RAT LD50 5058 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 6172 mg kg^-1
ORL-GPG LD50 8600 mg kg^-1
ORL-RBT LD50 1000 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
R36 R37 R38 R63.

Transport information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
S26 S36.