MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision No: 3 Supersedes revision of:18.11.2003
Date:25.01.2005
1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name : Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) 99.9+%
Manufacturer : SASA DUPONT SABANCI POLYESTER
SANAY膼 A.艦.
Address : P.O. Box 371, 01322 Adana - TURKEY
Phone Nr. : +90 (322) 441 00 53 鈥? 54
Fax Nr. : +90 (322) 441 01 14 鈥? 441 02 73
2.COMMON NAME AND SYNONYMS
DMT is commonly used name.
Product name :
Dimethyl terephthalate
Synonyms :
Dimethyl terephthalate
Terephthalic acid dimethyl ester
1,4 benzene dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester
Dimethyl P-phthalate
Dimethyl 1,4 benzene dicarboxylate
3.COMPOSITION/IDENTITY INFORMATION
Dimethyl terephthalate
Chemical formula:C6H4(COOCH3)2 (rev.a)
CAS No : 120-61-6
RTECS Number:WZ 1225000 (rev.a)
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4. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION/FIRST AID
Risk of skin burns caused by hot melt.
Take off all contaminated clothing
After inhalation :
Provide fresh air, seek medical advice if necessary
After skin contact :
Wash off with plenty of water immediately. In case of burns by molten
product medical treatment is necessary
After eye contact :
Rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical advice
5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray, foam, CO2, dry powder
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:This material,like most material in powder form,is
capable of creating a dust explosion.(rev.a)
NFPA codes:Health:1 , Fire:1 , Reactivity:0
6.ACC膼DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Environmental precautions:
Keep away from drains, waters and soil
Method for cleaning up :
Wait for solidification and take up mechanically
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
Protection against fire/explosion :
Take precautionary measures against static charges,keep away from sources of
ignition
Storage :
Store in a cool, dry, good ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight. Keep containers
closed when not in use. Keep molten material under nitrogen.
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8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONEL PROTECTION
Technical measures :
Provide sufficient ventilation
Industrial hygiene :
Do not inhale vapors from hot product
Respiratory protection :
In case of vapors being formed
Hand protection :
Suitable protective gloves, heat insulating
Eye protection :
Protective goggles
Further information :
Use protective clothing/face shield if necessary
9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : White briquettes
Appearance of melt : Colorless liquid
Solidification temperature :About 140掳C
Boiling temperature : 282掳C 1013 mbar
Flash point :150掳C
Ignition temperature : 520掳C
Vapor pressure (150掳C) : About 18 mbar
: 1,084 g/cm3
Density (150掳C)
Solubility in water (20掳C) : 0,036 g/l
Viscosity (180掳C) : 0,71 mPas
Explosion limits :Lower:0.60 vol %. Upper:11.60 vol %
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10.STABLITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability :
Decomposition beginning at > 400掳C
Hazardous reactions :
No dangerous reactions known
Hazardous decomposition products :
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD 50 (Oral, rat) : > 6500 mg/kg (Literature value)
Skin :
Not irritating
Eyes :
Slightly irritating
12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biodegradability :
Readily biodegradable
Aquatic toxicity :
- Toxicity to fish :
LC 50 (Brachydanio rerio) : 13mg/l 96 h fish, acute toxicity test; EC 92/69
LC 0 (Brachydanio rerio) : 9,6mg/l 96 h fish, acute toxicity test; EC 92/69
- Toxicity to daphnia :
EC50 (Daphnia magna) : >25,5mg/l 24h.
Further information :
The data we have at our disposal do not necessitate identification concerning
environmental hazard.
13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Product :
With respect to local regulations, e.g. dispose of to suitable waste incineration plant.
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14.TRANSPORTATION
It is possible to transport by any means with protection from moisture influence, dust
and dirt.
Net weight in a 1 ton big bag briquette form
Net in a 25kg PE bag flake form.
UN No 2811.
Hazard class 6.1.
Packing group III.
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
European Labeling in Accordance with EC directives
Hazard symbols : Not available
Risk phrases : -
Safety phrases :
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
16.OTHER DATA
Product dust in air is explosive;
Product dust on the ground can burst into flame, bottom concentration limit of flame
spreading is 37,8 gr/cub.m.
This material safety data sheet and the information it contains is offered to you in good
faith as accurate. We have reviewed any information contained in this data sheet
which we recieved from sources outside our company. We believe that information to
be correct but can not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health and safety
precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals and/or situations.
It is the user鈥檚 obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all
applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this data sheet shall be
construed as a permission or recommendation for the use of any product in a manner
that might infringe existing patents. No warranty is made, either express or implied.
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