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Chemical Sampling Information
Di-n-hexyl phthalate
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Di-n-hexyl phthalate

SYNONYM(s): phthalic acid di-n-hexyl ester

IMIS: D700

CAS: 84-75-3

NIOSH: RTECS TI1100000

DESCRIPTION: Colorless oily liquid aromatic odor

MW: 334.50
VP: 5 mm @ 20ºC
SP GR: 1.01
BP: 345ºC
FP: 193ºC

Exposure Limits

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Upper respiratory system irritation, stomach pain

HEALTH EFFECTS: Oral rat LD50 30,000 mg/kg irritation eye nose throat skin - mild

ORGAN: Respiratory System; Gastrointestinal Tract

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-Tenax) - 13 mm tube with Tenax (140/70 mg sections) with glass fiber filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 240 Liters MAX F: 1 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 2 (PV2076) CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 10/25/2001
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