1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich

Agent Name
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich
CAS Number
71888-89-6
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich formula graphical representation
Synonyms
C7-Rich di-C6-8-branched alkyl phthalates; [ChemIDplus] Di–C7 branched alkyl ester; [IUCLID] DIHP; C6-8-(branched)-Alkyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate; C6-8-(branched)-Alkyl phthalate; [ECHA - SVHC]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Liquid; [[EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization: Phthalate Esters Category - 2010]]
Comments
Suspected of being toxic to the developing child (EC classification); [ECHA - SVHC] Primary carbon length backbone of C7; Developmental toxicity and teratogenicity observed in rats at doses maternally toxic; Not an eye irritant in rabbits; Members (and supporting chemicals) of the high molecular weight phthalate esters demonstrated no skin or eye irritation in rabbits and low acute toxicity by oral, inhalation, and dermal routes; May cause histopathological changes to liver and adverse reproductive effects; [[EPA ChAMP: Screening Level Hazard Characterization: Phthalate Esters Category - 2010]] A mild skin and eye irritant in rabbits (classified in the EC as not irritating); Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pig maximization test; [IUCLID] A 2-generation oral study of rats produced developmental effects (mainly secondary sex organ development in males), reduced reproductive performance of the second generation, adverse effects on male reproductive system, and histopathological liver changes; [EPA - TSCATS]An eye and mild skin irritant; May cause reproductive toxicity; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
7E-07 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

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