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Diisopropyl adipate

CAS Number

6938-94-9

EC Number

230-072-0

FEMA Number

FEMA 4474

Abbreviation

DIPA

Industries: Personal Care & Cosmetics Plastics & Polymers

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What is Diisopropyl adipate?

Diisopropyl adipate (CAS 6938-94-9), also sold as Ceraphyl 230 and abbreviated DIPA, is a light ester. FEMA 4474.

Where is Diisopropyl adipate used?

Personal care: skin-feel emollient and solvent in lotions and sunscreens
Plastics: plasticizer improving flexibility and processability
Polymer films and coatings
Metalworking and industrial lubricants: base fluid or co-solvent contributing lubricity in cutting fluids
Release agents
It also functions as an emollient, solvent carrier, and plasticizer depending on the formulation context.

Good to know: Its low viscosity allows it to carry actives and pigments without a heavy or greasy finish.

Commercial specifications

Clear, low-viscosity liquid in drum and IBC quantities
Standard ester purity benchmarks
REACH and ISO-compliant documentation

Other Names (Synonyms)

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What are the physical properties of Diisopropyl adipate?

Melting Point -1.1 °C

Boiling Point 136 °C @ Press: 14 Torr

Density 0,97 g/cm 3

Flash Point 124 °C

Color Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor at 100.00 %. mild estery fatty sour

Form clear liquid

Water Solubility 180-500mg/L at 25-26℃

Vapor Pressure 0.26-5.946Pa at 20-25℃

Refractive Index 1.4220-1.4250

Log P 3.389 at 25℃

How is Diisopropyl adipate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning

GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin 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).

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

P332+P317 Get emergency medical help.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Diisopropyl adipate?

HS Code 29171200