Product Identification

Product Name

Dibutyl sebacate

Synonyms

Decanedioic acid, dibutyl ester
Dibutyl-1,8-octanedicarboxylate

CAS

109-43-3

Formula

C18H34O4

Molecular Weight

314.47000000000003

EINECS

203-672-5

RTECS

VS1150000

RTECS Class

Reproductive Effector

Beilstein/Gmelin

1798308

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-02081

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow liquid. Odorless.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

-11

Boiling Point

180

Vapor Pressure

5E-6 (25 C)

Density

0.94 g/cm3

Heat Of Vaporization

88.10 kJ/mol

Usage

Synthetic flavoring adjuvant.

Vapor Density

10.8

Refractive Index

1.4433 (15 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.

Eyes

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are possible if ingested.

Inhalation

Cough, tachypnea, and wheezing are common after inhalation.

Skin

Redness, swelling and pain may occur.

Eyes

May cause irritation.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Protective gloves and clothing. Safety goggles.

Respirators

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

178

Autoignition

365

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Upper exp. limit

5.1

Lower exp. limit

.4

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Stability

No data.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Transport Information

HS Code

2917 13 90