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What are the properties of dibutyl phthalate
(DBP)?
DBP
is an oily liquid that is soluble
in fat and slightly soluble in water.
It is not very volatile
so does not vaporise readily into the
atmosphere.
Under the European Union
classification system that applies to
labelling of chemicals in commerce, it
is classified as “dangerous to the
environment” (very toxic
to aquatic organism). Moreover, it is
considered as a possible cause of harm
to the unborn child and as a possible
risk
factor of impaired fertility
in humans.
The acronym DBP
refers to dibutyl phthalate,
which is also referred to as “1,2-benzenedicarboxylic
acid, dibutyl ester (9CI)". More...
See
overview table for DIDP, DINP and DBP
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