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Description of key information

The pH determination of a 1 g diisobutyl phosphate /100 mL water solution was done with a pH meter equipped with a calibrated single rod glass electrode. A pH-value of 1.5 at 20°C was determined (see IUCLID section 4.20 pH).

In addition, the acidity of diisobutyl phosphate was determined in accordance to OECD Guideline 122. The acidity of diisobutyl phosphate calculated as H2SO4 is 23.3 %, equal to a pH of 1.3. This confirms the measurements by glass rod electrode (see IUCLID section 4.20 pH).

According to Guidance to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures, Version 5.0, July 2017, section 3.2.2.1.2.2. ‘pH and acid/alkaline reserve it is stated’: ‘’In the absence of any other information, a substance is considered as corrosive to skin (Skin Corrosion Category 1) if it has a pH ≤ 2 or a pH ≥ 11,5”.

The experimental determined pH-value of diisobutyl phosphate is below pH 2. Therefore, a classification of diisobutyl phosphate as corrosive to skin (Skin Corrosion Category 1) is justified.

According to COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2016/863 of 31 May 2016 amending Annexes VII and VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Annex VII, section 8.5. Acute toxicity column 2: The study/ies do(es) not generally need to be conducted if: — the substance is classified as skin corrosion.

This criterion is fulfilled as the pH of diisobutyl phosphate is below pH 2. An acute oral toxicity study is therefore not required according to CLP criteria and COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2016/863 of 31 May 2016 amending Annexes VII and VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Acute toxicity: via oral route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Acute toxicity: via inhalation route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Acute toxicity: via dermal route

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Additional information

Justification for classification or non-classification

The pH determination of a 1 g diisobutyl phosphate /100 mL water solution was done with a pH meter equipped with a calibrated single rod glass electrode. A pH-value of 1.5 at 20°C was determined (see IUCLID section 4.20 pH).

In addition, the acidity of diisobutyl phosphate was determined in accordance to OECD Guideline 122. The acidity of diisobutylphosphate calculated as H2SO4 is 23.3 %, equal to a pH of 1.3. this confirms the measurements by glass rod electrode (see IUCLID section 4.20 pH).

According to Guidance to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures, Version 5.0, July 2017, section 3.2.2.1.2.2. ‘pH and acid/alkaline reserve it is stated’: ‘’In the absence of any other information, a substance is considered as corrosive to skin (Skin Corrosion Category 1) if it has a pH ≤ 2 or a pH ≥ 11,5”.

The experimental determined pH-value of diisobutyl phosphate is below pH 2. Therefore, a classification of diisobutyl phosphate as corrosive to skin (Skin Corrosion Category 1) is justified.

According to REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Annex VII, section 8.5. Acute toxicity column 2 the study/ies do(es) not generally need to be conducted if: — the substance is classified as corrosive to the skin.

This criterion is fulfilled as the pH of diisobutyl phosphate is below pH 2. An acute oral toxicity study is therefore not required according to CLP criteria and REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006.

A classification according to CLP classification criteria (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) is not adequate.