Chemical Properties
Clear colorless liquid
Uses
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Phthalate is a phthalate derivative found in cosmetic products.
Uses
It finds it application in cosmetic industry. It is also used as a plasticizer for toys, including inflatable water products, hoppers, play and exercise balls.
Uses
Plasticizer; solvent
Production Methods
DMEP is formed by the esterification of ethylene glycol
monomethyl ether with phthalic anhydride in the presence of
a catalyst (sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid) or noncatalytically
at high temperature.
Health Hazard
Dimethoxyethyl phthalate
(DMEP) causes teratogenic, reproductive, and
fetotoxic effects in animals.
Agricultural Uses
Phthalate is the salt or derivative of phthalic acid.
Potassium hydrogen phthalate is the primary standard for
preparing a standard sodium hydroxide solution. Dioctyl
phthalate, an ester of phthalic acid and octyl alcohol is
used as aplasticim inplastics
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Mddly
toxic by inhalation. Experimental
teratogenic and reproductive effects. A skin
and eye irritant. Mutation data reported. A
pesticide. Combustible when exposed to
heat or flame; can react with oxidizing
materials. To fight fre, use water, foam,
CO2, dry chemical. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
