- Chemical Family:Pthalates
- Functions:Plasticizer
- End Uses:Cosmetic Packaging
- Synonyms:1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, 1,2-Diethyl phthalate, Benzene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester, DEP, Diethyl 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylate, Diethyl Benzene-1,2-Dicarboxylate, Diethyl Ester Of Phthalic Acid, Diethyl o-phthalate, Ethyl Phthalate, o-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, o-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)benzene, Phthalic Acid Diethyl Ester
Indo-Nippon Chemical Di Ethyl Phthalate (DEP) is a plasticizer largely used in the manufacture of perfumery compounds, agarbatti (incense sticks) and as a fixative in the manufacture of perfumes, attars, etc., DiEthyl phthalate plasticizer is also used in the processing of Cellulose Acetate. DEP is also used as a denaturant for Ethyl Alcohol.
