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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate - Identification, toxicity, use, water pollution potential, ecological toxicity and regulatory information

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Ecotoxicity
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Related Chems
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Chemical Identification and Use for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Basic Identification Information About This Chemical
Chemical Name: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
CAS Number: 117-81-7
U.S. EPA PC Code: 295200
CA DPR Chem Code:
Molecular Weight: 390.54
Use Type:
Chem Class:
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Other Names for this Chemical
About Chemical Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester , 117-81-7 (CAS number) , 117817 , 117817 (CAS number without hyphens) , 295200 (US EPA PC Code Text) , 295200 (US EPA PC Code) , Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate , Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate , bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate [See di(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate ] , Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate(DEHP) , Bis(n-octyl) phthalate , Bis(n-octyl) phthalate CAS 117-84-0 , Bis2-EthylhexylPhthalate , Bis2ethylhexylphthalate , Bisoflex DOP , Celluflex DOP , Compound 889 , DEHP , DEHP, Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate , Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) , Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate , Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate , Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) , Dioctyl o-benzenedicarboxylate , Dioctyl phthalate , DOP , Ethylhexyl phthalate , Eviplast 80 , Fleximel , Flexol DOP , Hercoflex 260 , Kodaflex DOP , NCI-C52733 , o-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dioctyl ester , Octoil , Octyl phthalate , Palatinol ah , Phthalic acid dioctyl ester , Phthalic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester , Pittsburgh PX-138 , Polycizer 162 , PX-138 , Rc plasticizer dop , Sicol 150 , Staflex DOP , Truflex DOP , Union carbide flexol 380 , Vestinol AH , Vinicizer 80 , Witcizer 312
 
Products Containing This Chemical
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Signs and Symptoms of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Poisoning

NOTE! There may be other diseases and chemicals that have similar symptoms.

If you have a poisoning emergency in the United States call 1-800-222-1222.
If the victim has collapsed or is unconscious, call 911.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is a Alkyl Phthalate compound.

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Symptoms of Poisoning with Alkyl Phthalate Compounds
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- Strongly irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.
- Low systemic toxicity, but ingestions of large doses cause gastrointestinal irritation, central nervous system depression, coma and hypotension.

Source for Group Symptoms: Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning, 5th edition, U.S. EPA, Chapter 8.
Treatment for Alkyl Phthalate Poisoning

See: Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning, 5th edition, U.S. EPA, Chapter 8, page 74.

 
Symptoms of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC)

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Route of Exposure

Symptoms

First Aid
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Fresh air rest.
Skin Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
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Toxicity Information for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

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Summary Toxicity Information

PAN Bad Actor
Chemical 1 		Acute
Toxicity 2 		Carcinogen Cholinesterase
Inhibitor 		Ground
Water Contaminant 		Developmental or
Reproductive Toxin 		Endocrine
Disruptor
 Not Acutely Toxic
No
Suspected
 
Indicates high toxicity in the given toxicological category. Indicates no available weight-of-the-evidence summary assessment. For additional information on toxicity from scientific journals or registration documents, see the "Additional Resources for Toxicity " section of the chemical detail page.
1. PAN Bad Actors are chemicals that are one or more of the following: highly acutely toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor, known/probable carcinogen, known groundwater pollutant or known reproductive or developmental toxicant. NOTE! Because there are no authoritative lists of Endocrine Disrupting (ED) chemicals, EDs are not yet considered PAN Bad Actor chemicals.
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above.

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Detailed Toxicity Information
Acute Toxicity 2
 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
WHO Acute Hazard
TRI Acute Hazard
Material Safety Data Sheets
Acute rating from U.S. EPA product label
U.S. NTP Acute Toxicity Studies
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Cholinesterase Inhibitor		 Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Available
No Consensus Value
Not Acutely Toxic

No
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above.
 
Cancer Information
 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
IARC Carcinogens
U.S. NTP Carcinogens
California Prop 65 Known Carcinogens
U.S. EPA Carcinogens
TRI Carcinogen		 3, Unclassifiable
Reasonably Anticipated
Yes
B2, Probable
Not Listed
 
Endocrine Disruption
 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Illinois EPA list
Keith list
Colborn list
Benbrook list
Danish Inert list
EU list		 Not Listed
Not listed
Yes
Not Listed
Not listed
Yes
 
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
CA Prop 65 Developmental Toxin
U.S. TRI Developmental Toxin
CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxin
CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxin
U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxin 		Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed
Yes
Not Listed
 
Chemicals of Special Concern
 Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
PAN Bad Actors
PAN Dirty Dozen list		 Yes
Not Listed
 

Water Pollution Potential and Criteria for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Water Pollution Potential

PAN Ground Water Contaminant Rating Insufficient Data
 

Water Standards and Criteria
U.S. National Drinking Water Standards and Health Criteria
 µg/L unless noted  
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) 6.00  
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) 0  
One Day Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Ten Day Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Lifetime Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Reference Dose 20.0 (µg/kg/day)  
U.S. Drinking Water Equivalent Level 700.0  
Concentration with Lifetime Cancer Risk of 1 in 10,000 300.0  
U.S. National Water Quality Criteria
 µg/L unless noted  
Fresh Water Quality Criteria Continuous Exposure  
Fresh Water Quality Criteria Maximum Peak  
Salt Water Quality Criteria Continuous Exposure
Salt Water Quality Criteria Max
Human Consumption of Organisms from Water Source 2.20 Notes: b,c
Human Consumption of Water and Organisms from Water Source 1.20 Notes: b,c
Taste and Odor Criteria
WHO Water Quality Criteria
Concentration (μg/l unless otherwise noted) 8.0
Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life
 µg/L unless noted  
Fresh Water Guidelines 16 Notes: c
Salt Water Guidelines Insufficien
 

Regulatory Information for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

International Regulatory Status
Registration in Selected Countries Registration in Selected Countries:
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
 
UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP)
UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC)
WHO Obsolete Pesticide		 Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed
 

U.S. and California Regulatory Status
U.S. EPA Registered
U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant
U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list)

CA Registered
CA Groundwater Contaminant
CA Toxic Air Contaminant 		No
Yes
No

No
Not Listed
HAPTAC, Indus
 

Maximum Tolerance and Residue Levels
Codex Alimentarius
   (UN FAO Maximum Residue Limits)
U.S. Maximum Tolerance Levels
European Union Maximum Residue Levels 		Go to web site

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Ecotoxicity for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

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Aquatic Ecotoxicity
All Toxic Effects for Organism Group
Organism Group Effects Noted
Amphibians Development, Mortality
Annelida Mortality
Cnidaria Mortality
Crustaceans Accumulation, Mortality
Fish Accumulation, Avoidance, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Growth, Histology, Injury, Morphology, Mortality, No Effect Coded, Physiology, Population, Reproduction
Insects Accumulation, Development, Genetics, Growth, Intoxication, Mortality, Reproduction
Molluscs Accumulation
Phytoplankton Accumulation, Growth, Population
Zooplankton Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Genetics, Growth, Intoxication, Mortality, Population, Reproduction
~ Un-Assigned Population
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Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group
Organism Group Average Acute Toxicity Acute Toxicity Range
Amphibians Moderately Toxic Moderate Toxicity
Crustaceans Moderately Toxic Slight to Moderate Toxicity
Fish Slightly Toxic Not Acutely Toxic to High Toxicity
Insects Slightly Toxic Slight Toxicity
Zooplankton Not Acutely Toxic Not Acutely Toxic to High Toxicity
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Terrestrial Ecotoxicity
Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group

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Note: Population-level effects on honeybees may occur even if a pesticide has low acute toxicity. For example, certain pesticides interfere with honeybee reproduction, ability to navigate, or temperature regulation, any of which can have an effect on long-term survival of honeybee colonies. The neonicotinoids, pyrethroids and keto-enol pesticides are some types of pesticides causing one or more of these effects.
Honeybee Chronic Toxicity

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Related Chemicals for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
CAS Number Relation Reason Chemical Name Chem Detail Registration Symptoms California Use Chem Use Type U.S. EPA Reg PAN Bad Actor
117-81-7 Parent P Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate View View View View No Yes
85-68-7 Related 2 Butyl benzyl phthalate View View View View No Yes
84-75-3 Related 2 Di-n-hexyl phthalate View View View View No Yes
117-84-0 Related 2 Di-n-octyl phthalate View View View View No Yes
84-74-2, 84-69-5 Related 2 Dibutyl phthalate View View View View Insect Repellent, Insecticide No Yes
84-66-2 Related 2 Diethyl phthalate View View View View No Not Listed
26761-40-0, 68515-49-1 Related 2 Diisodecyl phthalate View View View View No Yes
68515-48-0 Related 2 Diisononyl phthalate View View View View No Not Listed
131-11-3 Related 2 Dimethyl phthalate View View View View Insect Repellent No Not Listed
84-62-8 Related 2 Diphenyl phthalate View View View View No Not Listed
27554-26-3 Related 2 Isooctyl phthalate View View View View No Not Listed
 
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