Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Public-database records for Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (CAS 50885-87-5), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

Physical description and handling notes

• Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid. Nearly odorless. (USCG, 1999)
• Other Solid; Large Crystals; Liquid; Liquid
• COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT COLOURED VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
• Colorless, oily liquid with a slight odor.
• Liquid
• Colorless, oily liquid

Reported physical properties

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• Congress has permanently banned three types of phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP) in any amount greater than 0.1 percent (computed for each phthalate, individually) in (1) children's toys and (2) certain child care articles. di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP).
• Plastics may contain from 1 to 40% di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate by weight and are used in consumer products such as imitation leather, rainwear, footwear, upholstery, flooring, wire and cable, tablecloths, shower curtains, food packaging materials and children's toys. ... Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is also used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid (a non-conductor of electric current) in electrical capacitors.
• For more Uses (Complete) data for BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE (19 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Plastics -> Typical concentration range in plastic materials -> 2.0 - 35.0%
• DEHP is present in plastic products such as wall coverings, tablecloths, floor tiles, furniture upholstery, shower curtains, garden hoses, swimming pool liners, rainwear, baby pants, dolls, some toys, shoes, automobile upholstery and tops, packaging film and sheets, sheathing for wire and cable, medical tubing, and blood storage bags. (L181)
• Food Contaminant -> CONTAMINANT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Names this substance appears under

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; 117-81-7; Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate; Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate; Etalon; Ethylhexyl phthalate; Vinicizer 80; Dioctylphthalate; Hercoflex 260; Nuoplaz dop; RC plasticizer DOP; Hatcol dop; Reomol dop; Sansocizer DOP; Ergoplast FDO; Monocizer DOP

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate · CAS 50885-87-5 · C24H38O4. UNII C42K0PH13C. 沸点: 723 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); 沸点: 384 °C; 沸点: BP: 231 °C at 5 mm Hg.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.