It is a clear liquid between its pour point (-70 °C) and boiling
point (205–220 °C at 4mmHg).
In calendaring film, sheeting, vinyl dispersions,
extrusions.
Diisoctyl adipate is manufactured by esterifying adipic acid
with isooctanol and is used as a plasticizer for cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene,
and polyvinyl chloride.
Plasticizer providing low-temperature stability.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
The ITSL for adipate plasticizer has been changed from 0.04 μg/m3 to 0.1 μg/m3 based
on an annual averaging time.
