| Chemical Name | Diethyl 1, 2-Benzenedicarboxylate |
|---|---|
| CAS NO. | 84-66-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 222 |
| Molecular Structure | C6H4(C00C2H5)2 |
| TEST | UNIT | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ----- | Clear liquid, free from suspened particles |
| Colour | APHA | 20 max. |
| Odour | ----- | Mild characteristic to odourless |
| Acid Value | mgKOH/gm | 0.05 max. |
| Spacific Gravity | At 20° C | 1.118-1.122 |
| Volatile value | At 105° C/3hrs(%), % by wt. | 0.50 max. |
| Ester value | mgKOH/gm | 503 ± 4 |
| Moisture content | % by wt. | 0.15 max. |
| Ash content | % by wt. | 0.01 max. |
| Purity by G.C. | % by wt. | 99.50 min. |
| APPLICATION | : | - As fixative in Fragrances/Perfumes - Most efficient solvent for Perfumes widely used in incense sticks(Agarbatti) - As a solvent for nitro cellulouse and cellulose acetate - In mosquito repellent formulations - As denaturant for alcohol - As a camphor substitute |
| PACKING | : | - HDPE Carboys : 35 kgs. - HDPE/M.S. drums : 225 kgs. - IBCH Totes : 1125 kgs. - ISO Tank : 20 - 24 MT. - In Road Tanker : 20 MT. |
| SHELF LIFE | : | Original characteristic remain intact for 24 months, if kept in recommended storage. |
Nishant Organics Pvt. Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturer of DEP ( Diethyl Phthalate) in India. Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a phthalate ester, namely the diethyl ester of phthalic acid. DEP is a clear substance that is liquid at room temperature and is only slightly denser than liquid water.
Diethyl Phthalate is a plasticizer largely used in the manufacture of perfumery compounds, agarbatti (incense sticks) and as a fixative in the manufacture of perfumes, attars, etc., Diethyl phthalate plasticizer is also used in the processing of Cellulose Acetate. DEP is also used as a denaturant for Ethyl Alcohol.