DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate)
Description
DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) is a combustible non-toxic colorless oily liquid with slight odor.
Properties
| Unit | Quantity |
|---|
| Molecular weight | g/mol | 390.56 |
| Boiling point | °C | 384 |
| Melting point | °C | -46 |
Solubility in water
at 25°C | ppm | 1 |
Specifications
| Unit | Quantity |
|---|
| Color | APHA | 25 max |
| Acid value | KOH mg/g | 0.03 max |
| Ester value | KOH mg/g | 287 ± 3 |
| Volume resistivity | | 15 x 10exp 11 ohm cm (Ω cm) |
| Water | wt % | 0.05 max |
| Refractive index | | 1.485 ± 0.003 |
Specific gravity
20°C/20°C | | 0.986 ± 0.003 |
Heating loss
125°C x 3 hrs | wt % | 0.1 max |
Purity by gas
Chromatography
(including DOP isomer) | wt % | 99.5 min |
Hazards and safety
| Unit | Quantity / Description |
|---|
Health hazard
(acute & chronic) | | |
| Flash point | °C | 218.3 |
| Flammable limits in air | | Not pertinent |
| Explosive limits | | 0.3% (low limit) and
no data (upper limit) |
| ID number | | CAS registry 117-81-7 |
Applications
DOP is used mainly as plasticizer of resin and estramer. It is also used in vacuum pumps.
Storage and handling
DOP is usually stored in carbon steel, closed storage tanks under nitrogen blanketing, protected against excess sunrays, moisture and heat. Also HDPE plastic barrels can be used to store this material if kept between 3 and 6 months.
Packaging
Carbon steel drums, HDPE plastic drums and steel tankers.
Operating companies
Al-Jubail Fertilizer company (ALBAYRONI).
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