Product Description

ProductDibutyl Phthalate
CAS84-74-2
FormulaC6H4(COOC4H9)2
SynonymDBP, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dibutyl ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-dibutyl ester

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.0484 (2020 c)
Dielectric Constant6.44
Surface Tension33.4 dynescm
Auto/Self Ignition Temperaturetemp. 402 c
AppearanceClear and free of suspended matter
Color, APHA40 max
Specific gravity (@20/20C)1.047 - 1.050
Acidity, as Phthalic Acid0.01% max
Water Content0.15% max
Refractive index nD at 20ยฐC1.489 - 1.494
Ester content99.5% Min
Insolubilityin water
Odorodorless
Refractive Index1.4920
Colorcolorless to yellow stable oily liquid
Molecular weight278.17
Flash Point(coc) 340 f
Boiling Point340 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Used as a plasticizer to make various materials soft and pliable.  Found in products like shower curtains, rain coats, cars, and many other everyday products.  

ClassPlastic Additives, Plasticizers, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
IndustryIndustrial, Plastics
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