DIOCTYL PHTHALATE

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid

Function

DEHP is the most common of the class of phthalates which are used as plasticizers. Due to its suitable properties and the low cost, DEHP is widely used as a plasticizer in manufacturing of articles made of PVC. DEHP also finds use as a solvent in glowsticks.

Synonyms

Dioctyl Phthalate; Unoctyl DOP; Di-sec-octyl phthalate; DOP; Bis(2-Etheylexyl) Phthalate; Octoil; Ethyl hexyl phthalate; Octyl phthalate

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Plasticizers
solvents
acidulants

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 405 øF
Melting Point: -50 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 390.56 g/mol