Introduction and Uses

Dioctyl Phthalate (Extra Grade) is also known as Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, DEHP, BEHP, di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate, DOP; and has CAS # 117-81-7.

Uses

DEHP is widely used as a plasticizer in manufacturing of articles made of PVC. Plastics may contain 1% to 40% of DEHP. It is also used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid in capacitors. DEHP also finds use as a solvent in lightsticks.

Summery of uses: Plasticiser,  for PVC and other resins. Flexible PVC industry – flooring, wire & cables, shoes, cars, pipe, tubes, profiles. Liquid used in vacuum pumps. Dielectric fluid. Permitted component in food packaging material.

Specification

NEW SOURCE!

Valetime Group can now source DOP from Romania.

Valetime have worked closely with a major Chinese chemical distributor to source key chemicals produced in Romania that are required in China. Through associate companies in Romania, we now have close links to chemical manufacturers and producers. This opportunity has given us access to a number of new chemical products.

Specification – Romania Origin

DOP Specification (Origin Romania)

General Specification

Dioctyl Phthalate Specification

Safety Information

Dioctyl Phthalate MSDS