CAS Number: 131-11-3. A colorless oily liquid with a slightly
sweet odor. It is used in solid rocket propellants, lacquers,
plastics, safety glasses, rubber coating agents, molding powders,
insect repellants, and pesticides. Chemical formula = C10H10O4.
Molecular weight = 194.19 g/mol.
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Dimethyl phthalate has many uses, including in solid rocket
propellants, plastics, and insect repellants. Acute (short-term)
exposure to dimethyl phthalate, via inhalation in humans and
animals, results in irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. No
information is available on the chronic (long-term),
reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of dimethyl
phthalate in humans. Animal studies have reported slight effects
on growth and on the kidney from chronic oral exposure to the
chemical. EPA has classified dimethyl phthalate as a Group D,
not classifiable as to human carcinogencity.