Dioctyl phtalate (DOP)
Name synonyms: dioctyloxy ester of phthalic acid
Product name: dioctyl phthalate
GOST 8728-88 Rev. 1
CAS no.: 117-81-7
Chemical formula CH3(CH2)7OOC(CH2)8COO(CH2)7CH3
Specification:
Name of index Top grade
1. Appearance colorless viscous liquid
2. The color scale Hazen units, not more than 40
3. The density at t° 20°C, g/cm3 0,982-0,986
4. Acid number mg Koh/g, not more than 0.07
5. Mass fraction of volatiles, %, not more 0,1
6. Saponification value, mg Koh/g. 284-290
Application:
• as plasticizer in manufacturing of PVC products, vinyl polymers, rubbers (for cold-resistant rubber products), cellulose ethers, polystyrene
• hydraulic and dielectric fluid in capacitors.
• as plasticizer in PVC products to improve the ductility
Packing: metal barrels, polyethylene canisters, Euro-cubes.
Storage: in open areas under cover and in closed areas.
Hazard class: Not dangerous.