Product code
RXSOL-19-1129-025
CAS number
84-66-2

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Overview

Diethyl phthalate (DEP) for perfumery, cellulose acetate plastics and alcohol denaturing.

Product description

Diethyl phthalate (DEP), C12H14O4 (CAS 84-66-2), is a clear, almost colourless liquid with very little odour. It mixes with most organic solvents but not with water.

It is used as a solvent and fixative in perfumes and attars, as a plasticiser for cellulose acetate films and plastics, as a denaturant for ethanol, and in agarbatti (incense), mosquito-repellent and insecticide formulations.

We keep stock at our Barka warehouse and deliver across Oman, including Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Duqm. Send the quantity and pack size you need and we will quote.

Applications

DEP is commonly used as a plasticizer. Also DIETHYL PHTHALATE DEP  used in cosmetics and fragrances, and as detergent bases in aerosol sprays. In industry DEP is used in the manufacture of perfumes, plastics, mosquito repellents and many other products.

Plasticizers increases the plasticity or decrease the viscosity of a material.

Where it is used

A plasticizer for cellulose acetate plastic products such as films, sheets, tools etc. 
A fixative and as an extender in the perfumery industry. It is used mostly in the manufacture of perfumery products as a carrier or fixative for perfumes & perfumery products. 
A denaturant for ethyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol based cosmetic products. 
A component for perfumes & attars which are used for body sprays. 
For applications in insecticide sprays, in oiling of textile fabrics, in paper varnishes, floor coverings, etc. 

Also known as

Diethyl phthalic acid also known as diethyl phthalate, 1, 2-diethyl phthalic acid or 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, DEP

Notes

Diethyl phthalate : Diethyl Phthalate (DEP) is a member of the group of phthalic acid esters known as phthalates. DEP is a clear, colorless and odorless liquid. 
CAS Number: 84-66-2
EC Number: 201-550-6
Linear Molecular Formula: C12H14O4

Remarks

Typical certificate of analysis on record (confirm against the batch certificate):

TestMethodResult
Ester contentG.C.99.88%
WaterASTM E2030.089%
Colour (Pt-Co)ASTM D120975
Viscosity at 20 °CASTM D44510.16 cP
Density at 20 °CASTM D40521.117 g/cm3
Acid valueASTM D1045 / D16130.0360

Where we supply

Oman. Stocked at our warehouse in Barka, South Al Batinah, and supplied to Muscat, Ruwi, Mutrah, Seeb, Rusayl, Barka, Sohar, Shinas, Saham, Buraimi, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Salalah, Duqm, Khasab and every other governorate.

Ports and free zones. Port Sultan Qaboos (Mutrah), Mina Al Fahal, Sohar Port and Freezone, Port of Salalah and Salalah Free Zone, Port of Duqm and the Duqm Special Economic Zone, Port of Sur, Khasab Port and Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Industrial areas. Rusayl, Sohar, Barka (Sanaya), Raysut (Salalah), Nizwa, Sur, Buraimi and Duqm industrial estates, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and oil and gas sites across Oman.

Beyond Oman. We have branches in the UAE (including Fujairah) and in India (Kandla, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai), and we also supply to South Africa.