How to make dioctyl phthalate plasticizer DOP

Is a high-performance primary plasticizer widely used in PVC and other polymer formulations to improve flexibility, softness, durability, and processing characteristics. It is a colorless to light yellow oily liquid with excellent compatibility with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), making it one of the most widely used plasticizers in the plastics industry. Its outstanding balance of performance, cost-effectiveness, and processing efficiency makes it suitable for manufacturing a wide variety of flexible plastic products, coatings, adhesives, rubber compounds, and industrial materials.

Product Features:

• Colorless to light yellow oily liquid.

• Excellent compatibility with PVC and many polymer systems.

• Improves flexibility and softness of plastic products.

• Enhances processing and molding performance.

• High purity with excellent ester content.

• Good thermal stability.

• Low volatility during processing.

• Excellent electrical insulation properties.

• Cost-effective plasticizer for industrial applications.

• Suitable for a wide range of polymer formulations.

Key Benefits:

• Increases flexibility and durability of PVC products.

• Improves processability during extrusion, molding, and calendaring.

• Enhances resistance to cracking and brittleness.

• Provides long-lasting plasticizing performance.

• Reduces manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality.

• Suitable for numerous industrial plastic applications.

• Offers reliable performance in demanding processing conditions.

Technical Properties:

• Appearance: Clear, oily liquid.

• Color: Colorless to light yellow.

• Odor: Slight ester-like odor.

• Specific Gravity (25°C): 0.982–0.986.

• Refractive Index (20°C): 1.485–1.490.

• Viscosity (25°C): 70–80 mPa·s.

• Acid Value: Less than 0.05 mg KOH/g.

• Purity (Ester Content): ≥ 99.5%.

• Flash Point: Approximately 215°C (Closed Cup).

• Boiling Point: Approximately 386°C.

• Chemical Formula: C₂₄H₃₈O₄.

• Molecular Weight: 390.56 g/mol.

• CAS Number: 117-81-7.

• Alternative Names: DEHP, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate.

Applications:

• PVC cable compounds.

• Flexible PVC hoses.

• PVC films and sheets.

• Synthetic leather manufacturing.

• Rubber compounds.

• Adhesives and sealants.

• Paints and coatings.

• Printing inks.

• Industrial lubricants.

• General-purpose plastic formulations.

Regulatory Information:

• Subject to regulatory restrictions in several countries due to potential health concerns.

• May be restricted for use in children's toys, food-contact materials, and certain medical devices.

• Alternative plasticizers such as DOTP, DINP, or DOA may be preferred for sensitive applications depending on local regulations.

Formula File:

Buyformulas.com provides the complete manufacturing technology for producing high-quality Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) using economical and readily available raw materials. The formula package includes raw material specifications, formulation ratios, manufacturing procedures, reaction conditions, purification techniques, quality control methods, storage recommendations, packaging guidelines, and practical production instructions required for industrial-scale manufacturing. The formula file is available in PDF format in English language only and is written in professional technical English. It is an excellent reference for manufacturers, chemical engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals working in plasticizers, PVC compounds, polymer additives, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

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