2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-PENTANEDIOL DIISOBUTYRATE

CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

In manufacture of vinyl flooring, toys and other vinyl products.

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol Diisobutyrate is a plastic additivea and was found to associate with newly diagnosed asthma.

Plasticizer.

ChEBI: 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentadienol diisobutyrate is a diester.

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate (TMPD-MIB), a volatile organic compound (VOC), is an important component found in water-based paints, printing inks, and anti-freeze agents. TMPD-MIB is a non-phthalate alternate plasticizer used in polyvinyl chloride plastics. Its detection in polystyrene and polypropylene cups used for food packing has been investigated.

Not classified

The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for 2,2,4-trimethyl- 1,3 -pentanediol diisobutyrate is 106 μg/m3 based on an annual averaging time.