I G Petrochemicals Ltd

I G Petrochemicals Ltd

401-404, Raheja Centre, 214 , Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021

Diethyl Phthalate

Diethyl Phthalate

Diethyl Phthalate

DEP is used as a plasticizer in consumer goods, including plastic packaging films, in cosmetics formulation, solvent for fragrances, a surface lubricant in food and pharmaceutical packaging, and in tube used for medical purpose.

It is also used as alcohol denaturant, agarbatti (incense sticks) and as fixative in manufacture of perfumes, processing of Cellulose Acetate for manufacturing of varnishes and paints, solid rocket propellants, insecticides and mosquito repellents, as a camphor substitute, as a solvent for nitro cellulose, in oling of textile fabrics, in paper varnishes, floor covering.

Product Specifications

Sr. No.

Characteristics

Test Method

Guaranteed Specifications

1

Physical Appearance

Visual

Clear and free from suspended particles

2

Color HU (APHA)

ASTM-D-1045-2008

20 HU MAX.

3

Purity (By Gas Chromatography)

IGPL/DEP/QC/05

99.50 % MIN.

4

Moisture content (% wt.)

ASTM-D-1045-2008

0.20 % MAX.

5

Acidity (As Phthalic Acid wt%)

ASTM-D-1045-2008

0.015 % MAX.

6

Refractive Index (27°C)

ASTM-D-1045-2008

1.497-1.503

7

Volatile Loss (wt%) @110°C for 1Hrs

IGPL/DEP/QC/04

0.20 % MAX.

8

Ester Value (mgKOH/gm.)

ASTM-D-1045-2008

500-506

9

Specific Gravity @ 27°C

ASTM-D-1045-2008

1.114 -1.12

10

Heat Stability @ 150°C for 2Hrs

ISI-9591-2003

35 HU

11

Viscosity @ 25°C

IGPL/DEP/QC/011

Range 8-12

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