Diethyl Phthalate
Diethyl Phthalate(DEP)
Chemical formula and molecular weight
Chemical formulaC12H14O4
Molecular weight 222.24
CAS No.84-66-2
Properties and uses
Colourless,transparent oily liquid, slight aromatic odour, viscosity 13 c.p.refractive index 1.499~1.502.
Good compatibility with most of ethylenic and cellulosic resins. Plasticizer for cellulosic resins granting a good softening and long-lasting property at low temperature. If combined with DMP together,it may increase the water-durability and elasticity of the product.
Also used as a perfume dilluent, emolient, fixing agent in Gas chromatography, etc.
Quality standard
Specification | Super Grade | First Grade | Qualified Grade |
Colourity(Pt-Co),code No. ≤ | 15 | 25 | 40 |
Acidity(calculated as phthalic acid),%≤ | 0.008 | 0.010 | 0.015 |
Density(20),g/cm3 | 1.118-1.122 | ||
Content(GC),% ≥ | 99.5 | 99.0 | 98.5 |
Water content,% ≤ | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
Package and storage
Packed in 200 liter iron drum,net weight 220 kg/drum.
Stored at dry,shady,ventilated place. Prevented from collision and sunrays,rain-attack during handling and shipping.
Met the high hot and clear fire or contact the oxidizing agent,caused the burning danger.
Diethyl Phthalate