Diethyl phthalate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

· General information:

Take note of the following instructions.

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

· After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

· After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

· After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Fire-fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet

· Special hazards caused by the substance, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

Can form explosive gas-air mixtures.

· Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.

Wear protective equipment.

· Additional information

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.

Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

Accidental release measures

· Person-related safety precautions:

Mount respiratory protective device. Wear protective clothing.

· Measures for environmental protection:

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

· Measures for cleaning/collecting:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).

Dispose contaminated material as waste: see disposal considerations.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACh regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Manufacturer/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

· Handling:

· Information for safe handling:

Guidance on safe use (operating instruction) should be adhered to.

Keep receptacles tightly sealed.

Only handle and refill product in closed systems.

Open and handle receptacle with care.

Use closeable conveyance devices.

Decant and handle the product in dust-proof units.

Enclosure or extractor facilities are required.

Avoid formation of respirable particles.

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Keep respiratory protective device available.

The product is not flammable.

· Storage:

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Store only in the original container. Use only receptacles specifically permitted for this substance/product.

· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).

Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.

Store away from foodstuffs.

· Further information about storage conditions:

Protect from contamination.

Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

Keep container tightly sealed.

Open receptacle only under localized extractor facilities.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

Transport information

Shipping

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with REACh regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACh regulation Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at each Manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Manufacturer/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

WEL (Great Britain): Short-term value: 10 mg/m³, Long-term value: 5 mg/m³

MAK (Germany): Long-term value: 0.58 mg/m³, 0.05 ppm, compare section XC

· Additional information: Based on lists valid at date of MSDS creation.

· Personal protective equipment:

· General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

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.

· Recommended filter device for short term use: Filter AX

· Protection of hands:

Protective gloves. Check the condition of the gloves prior to each use.

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.

After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.

Preventive skin protection by use of skin-protecting agents is recommended.

· Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has

therefore to be checked prior to the application.

Butyl rubber, BR

Fluorocarbon rubber (Viton)

Nitrile rubber, NBR

Recommended thickness of the material: ≥ 0.35 mm

· Penetration time of glove material

EN 420: Minimum requirements for efficiency level 1 for all groups.

The exact break through time has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

For the mixture of chemicals mentioned below the penetration time has to be at least 480 minutes

(Permeation according to EN 374 Part 3: Level 6).

· Not suitable are gloves made of the following materials:

Leather gloves

Strong material gloves

· Eye protection:

Safety glasses.

· Body protection:

Protective work clothing.

Stability and reactivity

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· Materials to be avoided:

· Dangerous reactions:

Reacts with alkali (lyes).

Reacts with strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Forms explosive gases/fumes.

· Dangerous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Danger of forming toxic pyrolysis products.

Disposal considerations

· Product:

· Recommendation: Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.

· Waste disposal key:

The disposal of the product has to be carried out in accordance with the legal requirements. EWC waste codes are strictly industry-oriented, therefore waste classification has to be done by the waste producer.

· Uncleaned packaging:

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.