DESCRIPTION & CONSUMPTION:
The esters of 2-ETHYLHEXANOL with dicarboxylic acids are excellent plasticisers for synthetic resins and rubbers and include phthalates, adipates and sebacates. Its main application is as a feedstock in the manufacture of low volatility esters, the most important of which is di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOPor DEHP).
PACKING: 220 LITER DRUMS STRAPPED ON PALLET BULK
| Characteristic | Test Method | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURITY | ASTM D - 5008 | WT.% | 99.5 MIN. |
| WATER CONTENT | ASTM D - 1364 | WT.% | 0.1 MAX. |
| ACIDITY | ASTM D - 1613 | MG KOH/G | 0.5 MAX. |
| ALDEHYDES | ASTM D - 1612 | WT.% | 0.1 MAX. |
| COLOR | ASTM D - 1500 | APHA | 10 MAX. |
| ODOR | ............... | ............... | MILD |
| APPEARANCE | ............... | ............... | CLEAR |
| DENSITY | ASTM D - 4052 | g/ml | 0.92-0.95 |
| UNKNOWN | ASTM D-5008 | WT% | ............... |
