It exists as a
liquid between its pour point (-32.4 °C) and boiling point
(165 °C at 10 mmHg). Its flash point is greater than 230F.
Dibutyl adipate is soluble in alcohol and ether and insoluble
in water.
Dibutyl Adipate can be used as a plasticizer.
Dibutyl adipate is used in cosmetic formulations as a plasticizer,
a skin-conditioning agent, and a solvent .
ChEBI: Dibutyl adipate is a fatty acid ester.
Dibutyl adipate (DBA) is a plasticizer and a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics that is a mixture of a diester of butyl alcohol and adipic acid. It is soluble in water and organic solvents and does not absorb radiation in the ultraviolet region.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Mildly toxic by several routes. An experimental teratogen. Skin and eye irritant. See also ESTERS. A combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
