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TI/N-CPN/IP Palatinol® DOTP
May 2023 Page 1 of 3
Supersedes edition dated August 2022
Palatinol® DOTP
Palatinol® DOTP is used primarily to plasticize vinyl resin where good processing
characteristics are needed and the finished product requires improved low
temperature flexibility and low volatility.
Chemical Nature Bis(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate
BASF Registered Name Palatinol® DOTP
CAS No. 6422-86-2
Molecular Weight 391
Formula C24H38O4
Molecular Structure O
O
O
Product Specifications Value Test Method
Specific gravity @ 20°/20 °C 0.983 - 0.989 ASTM D-4052
Specific gravity @ 25°/25 °C 0.980 - 0.987 ASTM D-4052
Ester content, % by weight (minimum) 99.6 ASTM D-3465
Acid Number, mg KOH/g (maximum) 0.1 ASTM D-1045
Water, % by weight (maximum) 0.1 ASTM E-203
Color, Pt-Co Units (APHA, maximum) 25 ASTM D-5386
Suspended Matter COLSFFM* visual
*Clear Oily Liquid Substantially Free of Foreign Material
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Typical Physical Properties The following data were measured in the BASF Corp. laboratory. They do not
represent any legally binding guarantee of properties for our sales product.
Value
Pour point, °C < -45
Flash point (COC), °C 232
Odor mild characteristic
Surface Tension, mN/m 32.3
Solution Temperature, °C 146
Plastisol Gelation Temperature, °C 136
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C, mbar < 0.01
Solubility @ 25 °C in water, mg/L < 0.01
Viscosity & Density Data
Temperature (°C) Dynamic viscosity (cP) Density (g/cm³)
-20 2,880 1.012
-10 961 1.005
0 377 0.997
10 170 0.990
20 86 0.982
40 29.5 0.968
60 13.2 0.953
80 7.3 0.938
Description Palatinol® DOTP is a plasticizer based upon 2-Ethylhexanol. It is compatible with
both homopolymer and copolymer vinyl resins. Palatinol® DOTP is used primarily
to plasticize vinyl resin where good processing characteristics are needed and
the finished product requires improved low temperature flexibility and low
volatility.
The addition of Palatinol® DOTP to plastisols and organosols lowers initial
viscosity and leads to longer shelf life.
Applications Palatinol® DOTP is recommended for use in select consumer goods, film & sheet,
coated fabrics, flooring, wall coverings and wire & cable.
Safety Palatinol® DOTP does not require special handling. Handle in accordance with
good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Avoid eye contact by wearing
personal protective equipment. If eye contact occurs, wash with flowing water
and contact physician.
Avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact. Avoid breathing vapors by providing
adequate ventilation.
Always refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed information on safety.
Storage and Handling Palatinol® DOTP can be stored for one year at temperatures below 40°C, if
moisture is excluded.
Packaging Palatinol® DOTP is available in bulk, tank trucks or rail cars.
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