DBP dibutyl phthalate-Registered substances-ECHA Brazil

  • DBP dibutyl phthalate-Registered substances-ECHA Brazil
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate-Registered substances-ECHA Brazil
  • DBP dibutyl phthalate-Registered substances-ECHA Brazil
  • What is dibutyl phthalate (DBP)?
  • • Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) should be identified as a substance of equivalent level of concern to those of other substances listed in points (a) to (e) of Article 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) according to Article 57(f) of REACH Regulation.
  • What is the CAS number for dibutyl phthalate?
  • The CAS Registry Number for dibutyl phthalate is 84-74-2.
  • Is dibutyl phthalate a high-priority substance?
  • According to the Proposed Designation of Dibutyl Phthalate (CASRN 84-74-2) as a High-Priority Substance for Risk Evaluation(U.S. EPA, 2019a), dibutyl phthalate is considered a high-priority substance. EPA identified potential human health hazards for dibutyl phthalate based on reasonably available information from peer-reviewed assessments and databases.
  • How is dibutyl phthalate produced?
  • Dibutyl phthalate is produced through the esterification of the carboxyl groups of dibutyl phthalate with n-butyl alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst (ECHA, 2009). After the esterification reaction, excess alcohol is recovered and dibutyl phthalate is purified through distillation or activated charcoal (ECHA, 2009).
  • Is dibutyl phthalate a high priority substance under TSCA?
  • Dibutyl phthalate is a High-Priority Substance under TSCA (84 FR 71924, December 30, 2019). Its designation as a high-priority substance initiates the risk evaluation on the chemical.
  • Is dibutyl phthalate toxic?
  • Dibutyl phthalate is subject to reporting to EPA’s Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and is considered a substance of concern. For the 2018 reporting year, 61 facilities reported releases of dibutyl phthalate to air, water, and via land disposal to the EPA.

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