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Chemical Sampling Information
Dibutyl Phthalate
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
General Description

NAME: Dibutyl Phthalate

SYNONYM(s): Di-n-Butyl Phthalate; o-Benzenecarboxylic Acid, Dibutyl Ester; DBP; Dibutylphthalate

IMIS: 0864

CAS: 84-74-2

NIOSH: RTECS TI0875000; 59814

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless, oily liquid with a very weak, aromatic odor.
MW: 278
BP: 635 F
VP: <0.01 mm
MP: -35 F



INCOM: Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalies, and acids

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 5.0 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 9 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Upper respiratory, and stomach irritation

HEALTH EFFECTS: Suspect teratogen (HE5) Irritation-Eyes, Throat---Mild (HE16)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, GI tract

NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-Tenax) - 13 mm Tenax Tube (140/70 mg sections) with a Glass Fiber filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 240 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (OSHA 104)
SAE: 0.09
CLASS: Fully Validated


Revision Date: 08/15/1994
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