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Thirumalai Chemicals DIETHYL PHTHALATE

Thirumalai Chemicals Diethyl phthalate is a diethyl ester of phthalic acid. DEP is used as a plasticizer in consumer goods, including plastic packaging films, cosmetics, solvent for fragrances, a surface lubricant in food and pharmaceutical packaging, and in tubing used for medical purposes.

Chemical Name: Diethyl Phthalate

CAS Number: 84-66-2

Purity (Assay): 99.0 - 99.0 %

Synonyms: 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, 1,2-Diethyl phthalate, Benzene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester, DEP, Diethyl 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylate, Diethyl Benzene-1,2-Dicarboxylate, Diethyl Ester Of Phthalic Acid, Diethyl o-phthalate, Ethyl Phthalate, o-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, o-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)benzene, Phthalic Acid Diethyl Ester

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Phthalates
Chemical Name
Diethyl Phthalate
Base Chemicals Functions
Diluent,
Dye,
Fixative,
Lubricant,
Plasticizer,
Solvent,
Wetting Agent
CAS No.
84-66-2
EC No.
201-550-6
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Product Families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
Other Solvents
Technical Analysis

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Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Applicable Processes
Cosmetic Production,
Dye Manufacturing,
Film Manufacturing,
Insecticide Manufacturing,
Paint Manufacturing,
Pharmaceutical Excipient Production,
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,
Propellant Manufacturing,
Toiletries Manufacturing,
Toys Making,
Varnish Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses
Automotive Applications,
Biomedical Applications,
Food Packaging Products,
Fragrances,
Medical Treatment Tubing,
Mosquito Repellents,
Parts,
Pharmaceutical Packaging,
Sheets,
Toothbrushes
Products and Applications

Diethyl Phthalate is used :

  • In perfumery as a fixative and solvent.
  •  Asa solvent for nitro-cellulose and cellulose acetate in manufacturing of varnishes & paints.
  • In the manufacture of insecticides and mosquito repellants
  • As additive in polysulfide rubber to reduce shear strength & for easy mixing
  • As a dye accelerate for triacetate dyes
  • As alcohol denaturant
  • In solid rocket propellants

Properties

Odor
Odorless
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical Formula C12H14o4--
Molecular weight222.24--
Colour, pt-co-scalemax. 30APHA-
Acidity as Phthalic acid,max. 0.01Wt . %-
Specific gravity at 25°C1.115-1.118--
Viscosity at 25°C8-12CPS-
Refractive index at 25°C1.500-1.505--
Moisture contentmax. 0.30Wt. %-
Ester contentmin. 99.00Wt. %-
Purity by Gas Chromatography Minmin. 99.00Wt . %-

Safety & Health

Health Hazard

Diethyl Phthalate has low acute toxicity, low eye and skin irritation and sensitizing potential. It is recommended to wear Safety Goggles while handling this material .
Always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information on safety

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Diethyl Phthalate may occur under fire condition,so wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in pressure -demand or other positive pressure mode. It is essential to store or handle the material in a well ventilated area from any source of ignation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Packaging

Full Container Load
1. HMHDPE & GI Barrels. Net Weight - 225 Kg

2. IBC. Net Weight - 1000 /1125 Kg

Full Container Load
1. Packed in 225 Kg, HMHDPE Barrels
80 Barrels x 225 kgs = 18 MT/FCL
2. Packed in 225 Kg, Gl Barrels
80 Barrels x 225 kgs = 18 MT/FCL

3. ISO container - 20 -24 MT net
4. Packed in 1.0 Mt IBC
18 IBX C1. 0 Mt- 18 Mt
5. Packed in 1.125 Mt IBC
18 IBC X 1.125 Mt - 20.25 Mt

 

Storage & Handling

Storage

Diethyl Phthalate should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from sources of ignition. Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves and apron while handling the material.