Use in cosmetics. Dibutyl phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), or dbp, is used mainly in nail products as a solvent for dyes and as a plasticizer that prevents nail polishes from becoming brittle. .. Dbp is also commonly used in polyvinyl chloride plastic (pvc) to render it flexible.
- CAS No. : 84-74-2
- Melting Point : -35°C (-31°F)
- Taste : Bitter. (Strong.)
- Specific Gravity : 1.0465 (Water = 1)
- Boiling Point : 340°C (644°F)
- Odor : Ester (Slight.)
- pH : Not available
- Color : Colorless to light yellow
