Med-XDOPMedical-grade DOP plasticizer

Medical-Grade Plasticizer

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Product profile

MED-X is an organic compound, an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and phthalic anhydride. It is designed primarily for use in medical devices, particularly blood bags.

Chemical identity

Chemical Structure: Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Abbreviation: DOP / DEHP
CAS No.: 117-81-7
Molecular Weight: 390,56
Formula: C24H38O4

Application and product selection

A medical-grade raw material designation is not approval of a finished device. The device manufacturer must assess contact type and duration, extraction, sterilisation, biocompatibility and destination-market requirements together. Confirm current product documents with the technical team.

Medical PVC formulations requiring device-specific validation
Technical evaluation for stated uses such as blood bags

Frequently asked questions

How can I request a Med-X DOP sample or quotation?

Share the application, target properties, quantity and destination country. The product name is carried into the enquiry form so the team can assess the appropriate grade and supply requirements.

What do the TDS and SDS provide?

The TDS provides typical properties and test methods; the SDS provides handling information. Finished-product performance and application suitability require separate validation.

Are the table values guaranteed for every batch?

Values on this page support preliminary selection. Confirm the purchase specification, current TDS and required batch documents with the technical team.

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Technical Data

Typical product values and test methods. Confirm batch-specific and application-specific values with our technical team.

Med-X DOP

CAS 117-81-7

Properties, test methods and typical values for Med-X DOP
Property	Test Method	Value
Physical State	Not specified	Likit / Liquid
Appearance	Not specified	Transparan / Transparent
Density (20°C, g/cm³)	ASTM D 1045	0,980-0,984
Ester Content (%)	GC-Home Method	≥ 99,5
2-Ethylhexanol Content (ppm)	GC-Home Method	< 10
Refractive Index (20°C)	ASTM D 1045	1,4825-1,4865
Viscosity (20°C, cP)	ASTM D 1045	76-84
Flash Point (Open Cup, °C)	ASTM D 92	≥ 205
Water Content (%)	ASTM D 1364-02	≤ 0,03
Water Solubility (20°C, g/L)	Not specified	≤ 0,003
Acidity (mg KOH/g)	ASTM D 1045	≤ 0,04
Color (Pt-Co)	ASTM D 1209	≤ 20