Diethyl Phthalate (dep) Cas No.84-66-2

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Diethyl phthalate
CAS ID #: 84-66-2

Affected Organ Systems: Hepatic (Liver), Reproductive (Producing Children)

Cancer Classification: EPA: Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity. IARC: Not evaluated. NTP: Not evaluated

DIETHYL PHTHALATE (DEP) CAS NO.84-66-2

Chemical Classification: Phthalates

Summary: Diethyl phthalate is a colorless liquid that has a bitter, disagreeable taste. This synthetic substance is commonly used to make plastics more flexible. Products in which it is found include toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, and food packaging. Diethyl phthalate can be released fairly easily from these products, as it is not part of the chain of chemicals (polymers) that makes up the plastic. Diethyl phthalate is also used in cosmetics, insecticides, and aspirin.

Diethyl phthalate appears as a clear, colorless liquid without significant odor. More dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Primary hazard is to the environment. Spread to the environment should be immediately stopped. ...
... Easily penetrates soil, contaminates groundwater and nearby waterways. Flash point 325°F. Severely irritates eyes and mildly irritates skin. Used in the manufacture of perfumes, plastics, mosquito repellents and many other products.

CAMEO Chemicals
Diethyl phthalate is a colorless liquid that has a bitter, disagreeable taste. This synthetic substance is commonly used to make plastics more flexible. Products in which it is found include toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, and food packaging. Diethyl phthalate can be released fairly easily from these products, as it is not part of the chain of chemicals (polymers) that makes up the plastic. Diethyl phthalate is also used in cosmetics, insecticides, and aspirin.

CDC-ATSDR Toxic Substances Portal
Diethyl phthalate is the diethyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It has a role as a teratogenic agent, a neurotoxin and a plasticiser. It is a phthalate ester, a diester and an ethyl ester.

General description:
Chemical Formula: C12H14O4

Diethyl phthalate is a phthalate ester, appears as a clear colorless liquid without significant odor. More dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water.
Application & Usage:
Diethyl phthalate is used as a plasticizer in a wide variety of consumer products, including plastic packaging films, cosmetic formulations, and toiletries, as well as in medical treatment tubing.
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.

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE (DMP) CAS NO. 131-11-3

Nishant Organics Pvt. Ltd. is manufacturers of the Plasticizers especially DEP (Diethyl Phthalate) and Speciality chemicals such as Dimethyl Phthalate (DMP) and Triethyl Citrate (TEC) manufacturers of Plasticizers | manufacturers of Speciality Chemicals