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DIMETHYL ADIPATE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 627-93-0
 none data unavailable
  • DLA
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Hydrolyzed by strong mineral acids and strong alkalis.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause irritation. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
DIMETHYL ADIPATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol foam. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Data (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
INHALATION: Call for medical aid. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

EYES: Flush immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

SKIN: Wash immediately with soap and copious amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C8H14O4
Flash Point: 225°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): 0.81 % (USCG, 1999)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): 8.1 % (USCG, 1999)
Autoignition Temperature: 680°F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: 46.4°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.063 (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: 228.2 to 230°F at 14 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 174.2 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names