Plasticizers
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Dioctyl adipate
CAS Number
123-79-5
EC Number
204-652-9
FEMA Number
FEMA 4476
Abbreviation
DOA
What is Dioctyl adipate?
Dioctyl adipate (CAS 123-79-5), commonly abbreviated as DOA, is a diester plasticizer and lubricant. FEMA 4476.
Where is Dioctyl adipate used?
- Plastics processing: compounded into PVC films, cables and flexible profiles for low-temperature flexibility, cold-storage packaging and refrigeration
- Food-contact materials: FEMA-approved flavoring ingredient and direct food-contact lubricant in processing equipment
- Personal care: lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent in lotions, lip products and color cosmetics for a non-greasy skin feel
- Metalworking formulators incorporate DOA into cutting fluids and specialty lubricant blends.
Good to know: Food-grade material meets FDA and relevant food-contact regulatory requirements.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 99% minimum for food and plasticizer applications
- Clear, low-viscosity liquid in drum and IBC quantities, with bulk tanker options
Other Names (Synonyms)
Dioctyl hexanedioate|Di-n-octyl adipate|Hexanedioic acid, dioctyl ester|Dicaprylyl adipate|Adipic acid, dioctyl ester|1,6-dioctyl hexanedioate|2BD76YG9SI|DOA
What are the physical properties of Dioctyl adipate?
Melting Point 7.49 °C
Boiling Point 173 °C @ Press: 3 Torr
Density 0.922
Flash Point 196°C
Odor Mild characteristic.
Refractive Index 1.4474
Log P 6.11
How is Dioctyl adipate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Dioctyl adipate?
HS Code 29171200
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2