Supplied in drums from our Dubai and Riyadh offices with full documentation including COA, SDS, and certificate of origin.
Technical specifications
| PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84-74-2 | — |
| Chemical Name | Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | — |
| HS Code | 2917.12 | — |
| Appearance | Clear colourless oily liquid | Visual |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % | GC |
| Density @ 20°C | 1.044 – 1.048 g/cm³ | ASTM D4052 |
| Viscosity @ 20°C | 14 – 16 mPa·s | ASTM D445 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.491 – 1.493 | ASTM D1218 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 0.10 mg KOH/g | ASTM D1613 |
| Flash Point | 171°C | ASTM D93 |
| Boiling Point | 340°C | — |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.10 % | Karl Fischer |
| Shelf Life | 24 months sealed, 5–35°C | — |
Applications
- Nitrocellulose Lacquers & Wood Finishes — DBP is the preferred plasticiser for nitrocellulose lacquers used in furniture finishing across UAE and Saudi Arabia manufacturing.
- Printing Inks — Gravure & Flexo — Used in gravure and flexo printing inks for the UAE packaging industry — DBP imparts film flexibility and adhesion to plastic substrates, preventing cracking in flexible packaging.
- PVC Compounding — Efficient primary plasticiser for flexible PVC compounds, cables, and flooring products manufactured across UAE industrial zones.
- Adhesives & Sealants — Plasticiser in solvent-based contact adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and polysulphide sealants used across UAE and Saudi Arabia construction industry.
- Rubber Formulations — Processing aid and secondary plasticiser in synthetic rubber compounds for industrial applications across the GCC.
Key properties
- High solvating power and plasticising efficiency
- Excellent compatibility with nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate
- Low viscosity — easy processing and mixing
- Good low-temperature flexibility in cured films
- Effective in small addition levels — cost-efficient
- Purity ≥ 99.5% — consistent performance
- Flash point 171°C — safer storage classification
- 24-month shelf life in sealed drums
Packaging
- 200 kg Steel Drums
- IBC 950–1,000 kg
- Custom packaging on request
Storage and shelf life
Store in sealed drums at 5–35°C away from direct sunlight and oxidising agents. Flash point 171°C — standard storage. Shelf life: 24 months. Good humidity tolerance.