Diethyl Phthalate (DEP)
CAS# 84-66-2
Property
- Appearance
- Odor
- Color
- Acidity (as Phthalic Acid)
- Specific Gravity @ 25 °C
- Moisture
- Purity
Unit
Specification
- Clear, free from matter
- Low Odor
- 25 Maximum
- 0.05 Maximum
- 1.115-1.19
- 0.15 Maximum
- 399.5 Minimum
Application
Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) is a colorless liquid without a significant odor. Diethyl Phthalate is primarily used as a plasticizer in products such as automobile parts, tools, and food packaging. In addition, DEP can be used as a solvent for various organic molecules. Because of this, Diethyl Phthalate is useful in binding cosmetic additives and fragrances. It is also used in the manufacture of mosquito repellent. Due to DEP’s make up of solely carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, Diethyl Phthalate is also desirable as a combustible and is used as a stabilizer for solid rocket propellant.
Grades Available
Industrial grade, USP Grade, Fragrance Grade, NF
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums, totes, and bulk quantities.
ChemCeed offers DEP USP grade is available in lab sizes (5 case minimum). Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Anozol, 1,2-benzene dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, ortho-benzene dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, diethyl 1,2-benzene dicarboxylate
Market Segment
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Plastics
Product Uses
Blushes, Fragrances, Nail Polish, Nitrocellulose Coatings, Varnish