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Diethyl phthalate

Diethyl phthalate logo #21000 Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a phthalate ester, namely the diethyl ester of phthalic acid. It is a clear substance that is liquid at room temperature and is only slightly more dense than liquid water. It has a faint, disagreeable odor and can be transferred from the plastics that contain it. When burned, DEP produces toxic gases. Since the compound ...
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Diethyl Phthalate

Diethyl Phthalate logo #21217Diethyl phthalate is a manufactured, colourless, oily liquid with a slight aromatic odour and a bitter taste. It is commonly used to make plastics more flexible, in products such as toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, and food packaging. It is also used in insecticides, mosquito repellents, aspirin, and cosmetics, including bath preparatio...
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