Dioctyl phthalate (DOP)

Independent reference data for Dioctyl phthalate (DOP) (CAS 50885-87-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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.

Synonyms and trade names

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

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CONTAMINANT: Food Contaminant bis(2-ETHYLHEXYL)PHTHALATE TRS 776-JECFA 33/31 FAS 24-JECFA 33/221 DEHP
GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1071)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (1 / 1071)
Reported hazard statements	H360 (94.5%), H320, H335, H351, H373, H400, H411, H316

H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]

P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

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

Physical description and handling notes

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