Dibutyl phthalate

Chemical Name: Dibutyl Phthalate

Abbreviation: DBP

CAS Registry Number: 84-74-2

EINECS Number: 201-557-4

MDL Number: MFCD00009441

Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₂O₄

Molecular Weight: 278.34

Industrial Grade Purity: ≥99.0%

Sample Supply: Available for testing

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 Full Container Load (1 FCL)

Standard Packaging: 200L galvanized iron drums, net weight 180kg per drum

Product Details

Dibutyl phthalate industrial grade product is a colorless transparent oily liquid with a mild aromatic ester odor, free of visible suspended impurities.

  • Melting Point: -35℃
  • Boiling Point: 337℃–340℃ under standard atmospheric pressure
  • Relative Density: 1.053 (20℃)
  • Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴰ): 1.491~1.493
  • Flash Point (Closed Cup): 171℃
  • Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 25℃; 146.6Pa at 150℃ with low volatility
  • Solubility: Completely insoluble in water; freely miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene and most conventional organic solvents
  • Chemical Stability: Maintains stable properties under normal storage and ambient conditions. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, which may trigger chemical reactions and degrade product performance
  • Storage Suggestion: Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouses with tightly sealed drums; avoid direct sunlight and high-temperature environment; separate storage from strong oxidants

Dibutyl phthalate

Parameters

ParameterValue
Melting point-35 °C (lit.)
Boiling point340 °C (lit.)
density1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density9.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure1 mm Hg ( 147 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.492(lit.)
Fp340 °F
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityVery soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene
formLiquid
colorAPHA: ≤10
Specific Gravity1.049 (20/20℃)
Relative polarity0.272
Odorodorless
PH7 (20°C, 10mg/L)
explosive limit0.47%, 236°F
Water SolubilitySlightly soluble. 0.0013 g/100 mL
FreezingPoint-35℃
Merck14,3035
BRN1914064
Henry's Law Constant6.3 x 10-5 atm·m3/mol (quoted, Petrasek et al., 1983)
Dielectric constant6.0(45℃)
Exposure limitsNIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3, IDLH 4,000 mg/m3; OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3; ACGIH TLV: TWA 5 mg/m3.
InChIKeyDOIRQSBPFJWKBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP4.46-4.57 at 20-30℃
CAS DataBase Reference84-74-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceDibutyl phthalate(84-74-2)
EPA Substance Registry SystemDibutyl phthalate (84-74-2)

Safety Information

ItemDetails
Hazard CodesT,N,F
Risk Statements61-50-62-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
Safety Statements53-45-61-36/37-16
OEBB
OELTWA: 5 mg/m3
RIDADRUN 3082 9/PG 3
WGK Germany2
RTECSTI0875000
Autoignition Temperature756 °F
TSCAYes
HazardClass9
PackingGroupIII
HS Code29173100
Hazardous Substances Data84-74-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityAcute oral LD50 for rats 8,000 mg/kg (RTECS, 1985).
IDLA4,000 mg/m3

Product Application of Dibutyl phthalateCAS#84-74-2

Optional Global Transportation Modes

We provide diversified shipping solutions to match different order volumes, delivery timelines and target regions:

  1. Air Freight

    Fastest delivery schedule for urgent laboratory samples and small-batch trial orders; short transit period yet relatively high logistics cost.

  2. Sea Freight

    The most mainstream and cost-effective shipping method for mass bulk orders matching our 1 FCL MOQ; suitable for long-term regular import clients across all global ports.

  3. Railway Transport

    Specially tailored for customers located in Central Asian countries via China-Europe freight trains; stable transit cycle with moderate logistics cost between sea and air freight.

  4. International Express Delivery

    Only applicable for tiny sample packages with small net weight; convenient door-to-door delivery for lab test samples without full container shipment.

Comprehensive Industrial Application Fields

Dibutyl phthalate is a versatile general-purpose primary plasticizer with wide cross-industry utilization, covering the below sectors:

  1. Plastic & Elastomer Industry

    Core plasticizer for all types of plastic raw materials and synthetic elastomers, effectively improving the flexibility, moldability and surface finish of finished plastic products; also applicable for solid rocket propellant formulation.

  2. Coatings, Printing Inks & Paper Processing

    Key additive for printing inks, paper surface coatings and all kinds of adhesive products to enhance film-forming smoothness and adhesion performance.

  3. Daily Cosmetics & Fragrance Industry

    Acts as perfume oil solvent, fragrance fixative and emollient in aerosol antiperspirant cosmetics; serves as textile lubricant to improve fabric softness and smooth touch.

  4. Medical & Dental Materials

    Special solvent used in polysulfide dental impression materials for clinical dental production.

  5. Agriculture & Daily Chemicals

    Functions as insect repellent and auxiliary raw material for pesticide insecticide formulations.

  6. Special Manufacturing Materials

    Raw material for safety glass and industrial civilian explosive production.


Fast delivery time
Inventory 2-3 working days New production 7-10 working days

FAQ

Q1: As an integrated manufacturer and trader, can you support free sample supply and stable bulk FCL delivery?

A1: Yes. We provide small test samples of Dibutyl Phthalate for client quality verification. Supported by our self-owned standardized production plant and complete quality inspection laboratory, we maintain sufficient continuous stock to guarantee stable full-container-load shipments with no intermediate links, cutting procurement costs for global buyers. All products pass internal GC purity testing before delivery.

Q2: What shipping and packaging adjustments can you offer for clients with different regional requirements?

A2: We support multiple transport options including sea, air, railway and international express as listed above. Standard package is 200L iron drums; customized IBC tank packaging is available for large-volume orders. For Central Asian customers, we prioritize railway freight solutions, while overseas regular importers can select economical sea FCL shipments. Our logistics team can also provide customized delivery plans according to clients’ target port, required arrival time and local import regulatory standards.

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