CAS 84-74-2
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)
CAS 84-74-2C16H22O4278.3 g/mol
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is a widely used plasticizer that enhances flexibility in polymers. It is predominantly utilized in the manufacture of plastics, paints, coatings, and adhesives. Additionally, DBP serves as a solvent in various industries, including aerospace and textiles. Recognized for its versatility, this chemical finds use in multiple applications, from construction to personal care products.
Main applicationPlasticizer for paints, coatings, and adhesives
Also known as
- DBP
- Di-n-butyl phthalate
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 84-74-2
- Chemical formula
- C16H22O4
- Molecular weight
- 278.3 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Colorless to faint-yellow oily liquid
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is a colorless to faint-yellow oily liquid with a slight aromatic odor, defined by its molecular formula C16H22O4 and a molecular weight of approximately 278.3 g/mol. As a plasticizer, DBP imparts flexibility to polymers and is key in formulations involving paints, adhesives, and sealants. It is also used as a solvent in certain manufacturing processes, like maleic anhydride production. Handling DBP requires awareness of its properties as it interacts with various industrial materials, enhancing their workability and durability.
Delivery
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Plasticizer for paints, coatings, and adhesives
- Solvent in maleic anhydride manufacturing
- Used in aerospace products
- Textile fiber lubricants
- Perfume fixative and solvent
- Concrete additive for workability
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves flexibility and workability of polymers
- Enhances durability in coatings and sealants
- Acts as an effective solvent in specific manufacturing processes
- Improves product quality in textiles and construction applications
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)?
The CAS registry number for Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is 84-74-2. Its chemical formula is C16H22O4, with a molecular weight of 278.3 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)?
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is also referred to as DBP and Di-n-butyl phthalate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is supplied?
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) look like?
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is described as colorless to faint-yellow oily liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) used for?
Common applications include plasticizer for paints, coatings, and adhesives, solvent in maleic anhydride manufacturing, used in aerospace products, textile fiber lubricants, perfume fixative and solvent and concrete additive for workability. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)?
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is supplied to the Construction & Admixtures, Paints, Coatings & Inks and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.DIBUTYL PHTHALATE | Occupational Safety and Health Administrationosha.gov
- 2.Substance Information - ECHAchemicalsinourlife.echa.europa.eu
- 3.Draft Risk Evaluation for Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) CASRN 84-74-2 May 2025nepis.epa.gov
- 4.Proposed Designation of Dibutyl Phthalate (casrn 84-74-2) as High-priority Substance for Risk Evaluationnepis.epa.gov
- 5.PRODUCTION, IMPORT/EXPORT, USE, AND DISPOSAL - Toxicological Profile for Di-n-Butyl Phthalate - NCBI Bookshelfncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6.Dibutyl phthalate - DCCEEWdcceew.gov.au
- 7.On store shelves now. Pick up a pack if you find yourself in Karen Kenya.reddit.com
- 8.Endocrine disrupting chemicals in wastewater treatment plants in Kenya, East Africa: Concentrations, removal efficiency, mass loading rates and ecological impactsrepository.nrf.go.ke
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