International Chemical Safety Cards

BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0834

BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE
Benzyl butyl phthalate
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, butyl phenylmethyl ester
BBP
1,2-C6H4(COOCH2C6H5)(COOC4H9)/C19H20O4
Molecular mass: 312.4
CAS # 85-68-7
RTECS # TH9990000
ICSC # 0834
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety spectacles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable metal containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).
    		Separated from strong oxidants.

    Marine pollutant.
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0834 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

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    BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0834

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes (phthalic anhydride). Reacts with oxidants.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

    INHALATION RISK:
     No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys , resulting in impaired functions.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 370°C
    Melting point: -35°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
    Solubility in water: none
    		Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <0.1
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.8
    Flash point: 199°C
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.77
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish.
    N O T E S
    Saniticizer 160, Sicol 160, Unimoll BB and Palatinol BB are trade names. Also consult ICSC #0271 Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate.
    NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0834 BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.