Dipentaerythritol
Agent Name
Dipentaerythritol
CAS Number
126-58-9
Formula
C10-H22-O7
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Propanediol, 2,2'-(oxybis(methylene))bis(2-(hydroxymethyl)-; Bis(pentaerythritol); Dipentek; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Off-white or white solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in paints and coatings; [Hawley] Used to make polyesters used as paint vehicles; as fatty acid esters used as lubricants; as raw material for plastics and PVC stabilizers; in cosmetics/hygiene products including hair rinses and nail lacquers; for steel coatings; in putties and paint resins; and as a softening agent in detergents; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
Considered to be nontoxic; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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