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Chemical Sampling Information
Tributyl Phosphate
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Tributyl Phosphate

SYNONYM(s): tri-n- Butyl phosphate; TBP

IMIS: 2477

CAS: 126-73-8

NIOSH: RTECS TC7700000; 58930

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless to pale yellow, odorless liquid.
MW: 266
BP: 560 F
VP: Very low
MP: -112 F

INCOM: None hazardous

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 5.0 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 5 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 ppm, 2.2 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Eye, respiratory, skin irritation; headache; nausea

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Moderate (HE15) Headache (HE7)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, skin, eyes

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 100 Liters   MAX F: 1.5 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 1,2 (OSHA modified NIOSH S-208)
SAE: 0.13
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: If ambient temperature above 23 C, use two filter cassettes in series. After sampling separate cassettes.


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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