UNIPLEX DBS
DIBUTYL SEBACATE (DBS)
CAS NO. 109-43-3
Uniplex DBS is a general purpose plasticizer for variety of plastics, namely cellulose acetate butyrate,
cellulose acetate propionate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene
chloride, polystyrene, and many synthetic rubbers ( especially nitrile rubber and neoprene) It can be used
for plastics in use for food packaging, medical devices and as an excipient for pharmaceutical
applications. It can be used as a dispersant for pigments in various plastics. It is widely used as a rocket
plasticizer.
Uniplex DBS has excellent compatibility with a range of plastics with superior properties at low
temperatures and good oil resistivity. Uniplex DBS is a excellent choice as a replacement for Dibutyl
Phthalate in a number of applications
DOT Hazard Code – not regulated.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Appearance
Acidity (as oxalic acid)
Clear Liquid
Color (APHA)
40 max.
Assay, as esters
98.0 % min.
Water Content
0.10 % max.
Specific Gravity 20°/20°C
0.935 – 0.939
PROPERTIES:
Molecular Weight
314.4 g/mole
Saponification Number
characteristic
Flash Point, COC, F
353
Refractive Index n
D
20
1.429 – 1.441
Boiling Point (760 mm Hg)
180 C at 3 mm Hg
Solubility in water
Practically insoluble
HANDLING INFORMATION:
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but
without guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. We recommend that
the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a
commercial scale. Suggestions for uses of our products should not be understood as recommendations that they be
used in violation of any patents.
Uniplex DBS
Date Issued: 7/09/09
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Supersedes: 9/22/04
0.1 % max.
Odor
352-357
