Industrial Chemicals #5209723

Diethyl Phthalate is used as

a solvent and/or vehicle for fragrance in perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, and nail polishes

an alcohol denaturant (a substance that changes the nature of another substance) in toiletries, detergents and insecticides, and

a plasticiser in plastic tools, automotive parts, toothbrushes, food packaging, medical tubing, soft plastic toys and child care articles.

It can also be used for non-polymer uses including as a dye application agent, adhesive and sealant.

The methyl ester of phthalic acid, it is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. Dimethyl phthalate is used as an insect repellent for mosquitoes and flies. Itis used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, domestic and personal care products; as a solvent and plasticiser for cellulose acetate compositions; and in insect repellents, lacquers, paints, plastics and rubbers.

Chlorhexidine baseis a disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. The physiologic effect ofchlorhexidineis by means of Decreased Cell Wall Integrity.

Chlorhexidineis a biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity.

Chloroxylenol, also known as para-chloro-meta-xylenol, is an antiseptic and disinfectant which is used for skin disinfection and cleaning surgical instruments.

It is also used within a number of household disinfectants and wound cleaners