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

NAME: Triorthocresyl Phosphate

SYNONYM(s): o-Tritolyl phosphate; TCP; TOCP; Tri-ortho-cresyl Phosphate

IMIS: 2532

CAS: 78-30-8

NIOSH: RTECS TD0350000; 58946

DOT: 2574 55

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless, odorless liquid.
MW: 368
BP: Decomposes
VP: Very low
MP: -27 F

INCOM: None hazardous

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin); Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): GI disturbances; peripheral neuropathy; cramps in calves; paresthesia in feet or hands; weakness in feet, wrist drop, paralysis

HEALTH EFFECTS: Polyneuropathy (HE7)

ORGAN: PNS, CNS

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 120 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 1,2 (OSHA Modified NIOSH S-209)
SAE: 0.14
CLASS: Partially Validated

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.


Revision Date: 01/19/1999
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