Ditridecyl phthalate
Agent Name
Ditridecyl phthalate
CAS Number
119-06-2
Formula
C34-H58-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, ditridecyl ester; 1-Tridecanol, phthalate; Bis(tridecyl) phthalate; DTDP; Ditridecyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate; Jayflex DTDP; Nuoplaz; Phthalic acid, ditridecyl ester; Polycizer 962-BPA; Polycizer 962BPA; Staflex DTDP; Truflex DTDP; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phthalate Esters
Description
Nearly colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Clear water white liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride in cable and high-temperature wire insulation; [HSDB]
Comments
Rats fed 250 mg/kg/day for 42 days survive, but show evidence of liver injury; Oral LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg; Like dioctyl phthalate, it may cause CNS depression and mild liver toxicity after ingestion of large amounts; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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