Diethyl phthalate is the diethyl ester of benzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid. It is used as a plasticiser for cellulose acetate and celluloid. It is also used as a solvent for varnishes and dopes, as a fragrance vehicle and fixative, and in alcohol denaturing. It also serves as a carrier for cosmetic ingredients. Recorded grades are technical, cosmetic and pharma. Packaging formats include 200 kg steel drums and 1000 kg IBCs. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C12H14O4
- Grades
- technicalcosmeticpharma
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC
- Appearance
- Clear colourless practically odourless liquid
- Synonyms
- DEP · 84-66-2 · ethyl phthalate · Palatinol A · phthalic acid diethyl ester
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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