DCHP (Dicyclohexyl Phthalate)CAS 84-61-7
Solid-at-room-temperature phthalate used in low-volatility plasticizer applications.
Toxic Chemical Databases
Substance-specific listings — these flags are for DCHP alone, not for the broader family.
Chemical Type
Cyclohexyl Phthalate
Chemical Description
DCHP differs from the liquid phthalates — at room temperature it is a crystalline solid. Used in nitrocellulose-based finishes, some printing inks, and specialty rubber compounds. EU REACH added DCHP to the SVHC Candidate List for reproductive toxicity and endocrine-disruption properties; read-across data from the closer-studied phthalate analogs supports the classification.
Biological Activity
Severity scores specific to this substance, NOT the parent family average. Differences between siblings are real and meaningful.
Top Health Consequences
- REACH SVHC — reproductive toxicity and endocrine disruption
- Read-across hazard from short-chain phthalate family
- Lower volatility than DBP/DEHP but persistent in finished products
Pathways of Exposure
- Ingestion of dust from treated rubber and printed materials
- Inhalation of dust during processing
Building Materials with DCHP
Listed alphabetically — product categories where this specific substance appears.
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finishes
Printing Inks (Specialty)
Specialty Rubber Compounds