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Dibasic Esters

MSDS

CHEMICAL OR PRODUCT NAME: DBE

SYNONYMS: Aliphatic Dibasic Esters - DBE, Dibasic Ester

COMPONENTS (CAS #): TLV
DBE 1.5 ppm
Dimethyl Gluturate (1119-40-0)
Dimethyl Adipate (627-93-0)
Dimethyl Succinate (106-65-0)
Methanol (67-56-1) 200 ppm

STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS: EPA TSCA CHEMICAL INVENTORY, SARA Title III hazard classification: acute. Not a CERCLA Hazardous substance.

BOILING POINT: 196-225 °C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.092 at 20°C

VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.2 mm Hg at 20°C

EVAPORATION RATE BuAc=1: <0.1

FLASH POINT: 100°C TCC

AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 370°C

LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: 0.9%

UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: 8.0%

COMBUSTIBLE: ___

FLAMMABLE: ___

SOLUBILITY IN H2O: 5.3 WT% at 20°C

APPEARANCE: Colorless liquid

ODOR: Sweet Odor threshold 0.1 ppm 100%, 0.01 ppm 50% of the test panel detected it.

REACTIVITY DATA: Incompatible with: strong oxidants, acids or alkalies. Avoid sources of heat, sparks, flame, impact, friction or electricity.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Prevent liquid from spilling into sewers, waterways, or low areas. Dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations. Recover nonusable free liquid and dispose of in approved and permitted incinerator or approved and permitted biological treatment system. Recover contaminated water and dispose of in approved and permitted biological treatment system or in an approved and permitted deepwell. Remove nonusable solid material and/or contaminated soil for disposal in approved and permitted landfill. Do not flush to surface water or sanitary sewer system.

HEALTH EFFECTS: Contact with skin may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash. Eye contact may cause eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision. Overexposure by inhalation or skin contact may cause irritation of the upper respiratory system. None of the components are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.

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