| Agent Name |
Tricresyl phosphate |
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| CAS Number |
1330-78-5 |
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| Formula |
C21-H21-O4-P |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Imol S-140; Phosphoric acid, tris(methylphenyl) ester; TCP; Tricresyl phosphate; Tritolyl phosphate; Celluflex 179C; Cresyl phosphate; Disflamoll TKP; Durad; Flexol Plasticizer TCP; Fyrquel 150; IMOL S 140; Kronitex; Lindol; Phosflex 179A; Phosphate de tricresyle [French]; TCP; Triorthocresyl phosphate; Tricresilfosfati [Italian]; Tricresyl phosphate; Tricresylfosfaten [Dutch]; Trikresylfosfat [Czech]; Trikresylphosphate [German]; Tris(tolyloxy)phosphine oxide; Tritolyl phosphate; Tritolylfosfat [Czech]; UN2574; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Phosphorus Compounds |
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| Description |
Clear liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as "a plasticizer, an additive to lubricants, a solvent, and a fire retardant in plastics"; [NJHSFS] |
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| Comments |
"Vapors may irritate eyes, but only at high temperatures. Ingestion of liquid may cause severe damage to central nervous system and death if significant amounts of the toxic ortho-isomer are present." [CAMEO] See Triorthocresyl phosphate; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.7 x 10 -06 mm Hg |
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