bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (CAS 117-81-7) — Safety Data Sheet

Import documentation for CAS 117-81-7 (bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), compiled from the binding classification rather than from a supplier’s summary. The product is the document.

bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (CAS 117-81-7) at a glance

• Substance – bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
• CAS number – 117-81-7
• EC number – 204-211-0
• CLP Annex VI index number – 607-[CAS?]
• Also known as – di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, DEHP
• Hazard statements – H360FD (may damage fertility and the unborn child)
• Hazard classes – Repr. 1B
• Label pictograms – GHS08
• Signal word – Danger
• Entry current as of – CLP00
• CMR classification – yes, classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction
• Documentation issued – safety data sheet in REACH Annex II structure; working draft or signed card
• What is supplied – a document. MolGod.org does not sell, supply or ship chemical substances.

How do I check if my SDS for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is still valid?

If a document concerning bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is already in circulation, the initial consideration should be whether it is incorrect rather than whether to replace it, and if incorrect, in which specific sections. Errors tend to recur across a range of documents; therefore, examining three documents often provides insights that would otherwise require reviewing three hundred.

Is bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on the SVHC candidate list?

Yes — bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate appears on the candidate list of substances of very high concern (added 2008-10-28, reason: ED,CMR). That triggers duties that classification alone does not: notification to ECHA above the tonnage threshold, and an obligation to inform recipients where the substance is present in an article above 0.1 % by weight. It is also listed in Annex XIV, with a sunset date of 2015-02-21. Once a substance reaches Annex XIV, continued use in the Union requires an authorisation granted for a named use — a supplier relationship alone is not a legal basis. Outside the Union the same substance appears on AICS (AU), DSL_TOXIC (CA). Exporters are read against the list of the destination, not of the origin.

Storage and handling in the document

Section 7 of the documentation for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate outlines handling and storage procedures, including incompatible materials, conditions to be avoided, and any segregation requirements arising from its classification. Laboratories reviewing this section require explicit instructions rather than general warnings; for instance, a statement such as ‘store in a cool dry place’ is insufficient, as it leaves the responsibility of defining specific storage conditions to the personnel.

Is bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate classified as a CMR substance?

CAS 117-81-7 is classified as a CMR substance (H360FD). That status changes the obligations attached to every shipment: workplace exposure documentation, restrictions on supply to the general public, and substitution pressure from downstream users who must justify continued use. A safety data sheet for a CMR substance is read more closely than any other, because the classification itself invites scrutiny.

Can I import bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate into the EU?

Placing bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (CAS 117-81-7) on the European Union market requires a safety data sheet compiled to Annex II of REACH before the first consignment moves. For carboxylic acid esters, customs and carrier checks concentrate on solvent and intermediate shipments, where the classification stated in section 2 must agree with the harmonised entry in CLP Annex VI under index number 607-[CAS?].

How is bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate classified for road, sea and air transport?

The transport classification for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate falls under section 14 and varies depending on the mode of transport: ADR for road, IMDG for sea, and IATA for air. A document that prints all three classifications without specifying which one applies places the responsibility on the shipper to select the correct one, and it is the shipper who faces penalties for making an incorrect choice.

Which GHS pictograms apply to bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate?

The label for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate carries GHS08 (health hazard), with the signal word Danger. These are not chosen by the supplier: CLP Annex VI states them for CAS 117-81-7, and the precedence rules in Annex I decide which pictogram is dropped when two would say the same thing. A label showing a different set from the register is wrong even if every hazard statement on it is correct.

What is the CLP classification of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate?

The harmonised classification for CAS 117-81-7 carries 1 hazard statement: H360FD. In plain terms this means may damage fertility and the unborn child. A harmonised entry is binding across the Union — an importer may not soften it, and a self-classification that diverges from it will not survive an enforcement check.

Documentation demand on the EU market

CAS 117-81-7 has a recorded presence on the European trading market, which means documentation for it is requested routinely rather than exceptionally. Substances that move in commerce attract repeat scrutiny: the same sheet is read by successive customers, carriers and authorities, and a defect that survives the first reading rarely survives the tenth.

Identifiers that must agree

This substance is identified by three specific codes: the CAS number 117-81-7, the Annex VI index number 607-[CAS?], and the name listed in the register. It is essential that these identifiers match, as any discrepancy represents the most subtle error in documentation. While individual documents may appear correct on their own, cross-verification can reveal that they refer to different entities.

What do customs check when importing bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate?

When a consignment of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is stopped at the border, the document examined first is rarely the invoice. It is section 14 of the safety data sheet and its agreement with the transport papers. A missing packing group, an absent UN number or a proper shipping name that contradicts the classification of CAS 117-81-7 will hold the pallet regardless of how complete the remaining fifteen sections are.

Stability, reactivity and incompatibilities

Incompatibilities for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate belong in section 10 and must not contradict the storage guidance in section 7. Where a sheet lists a material as incompatible in one section and acceptable in another, the document has stopped being usable.

Accidental release and containment

Emergency procedures for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate are designed for immediate action during an incident, with section 6 focusing on efficiency: outlining what should be evacuated, what materials are appropriate for containment, and which substances must not be used in the process.

Disposal route and waste classification

Waste arising from bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is classified by the holder, but the sheet has to supply the information that classification rests on. That is why section 13 and section 2 are read together, and why a mismatch between them is treated as a defect.

First-aid content and why it is read first

When an exposure to bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate happens, nobody reads sixteen sections. They read section 4, and they read it in the language of the person holding the sheet. Both facts should shape how that section is written and translated.

What must the label for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate contain?

The supply label for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is generated from the same classification that drives the safety data sheet: pictograms selected by precedence, one signal word derived from the highest hazard class present, and the hazard statements H360FD reproduced in full. Where the container is too small to carry the complete set at a legible size, there are lawful ways to handle it and unlawful ones that look identical to a non-specialist.

In which language must the SDS for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate be supplied?

The documentation for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is limited by its original language. Translation in this context is not an editorial task; hazard statements must use their official wording in each language, as any rephrasing — even if accurate — would result in a document that no longer aligns with the required format. The phrasing is strictly defined and must be reproduced exactly, rather than being interpreted or adapted.

What is the EC number for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate?

Alongside CAS 117-81-7, this substance carries EC number 204-211-0 and Annex VI index 607-[CAS?]. European documentation is built around the EC number as often as around the CAS: registration dossiers, the candidate list and customs systems key on it. A safety data sheet quoting only one of the two forces every downstream reader to look up the other.

Questions about documentation for bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Do I need a safety data sheet to import bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate into the EU?

Yes. A sheet compiled to Annex II of REACH must exist before the first consignment moves, and it must be held by the entity placing the substance on the Union market.

What is the CAS number of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate?

CAS 117-81-7. In CLP Annex VI the same substance carries index number 607-[CAS?], and both identifiers should appear in the documentation.

Is bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate a CMR substance?

Yes. The harmonised classification places it among substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction, which changes workplace documentation and supply restrictions.

What hazard statements apply to CAS 117-81-7?

The harmonised entry lists H360FD. These are binding across the Union and may not be softened by a self-classification.

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