Diethyl Phthalate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H335, H336, H401

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard