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Chemical Sampling Information
Trimethyl Phosphite
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General Description

NAME: Trimethyl Phosphite

SYNONYM(s): (1)RTECS 85-86

IMIS: T125

CAS: 121-45-9

NIOSH: RTECS TH1400000; 59624

DOT: UN2329 Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless liquid, insoluble in water; soluble in hexane, benzene, acetone, alcohol, ether, carbon tetrachloride & kerosene;
BP: 108-108.5 C
FP: 37.7 C
MW: 124.09
MOLFM: C3H9O3P

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 2 ppm, 10 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 2 ppm TWA

Health Factors

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):


NOTE: Compound appears to react over time to form another compound after desorption and even on sitting in solution. It may be forming trimethly phosphate but no confirmation of that.

COND: 30 m SE30 1 u film, 80 deg C isothermal


Revision Date: 06/10/1996
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