Tri-n-butyl phosphate
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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H332 |
Harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H371 |
May cause damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H401 |
Toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H411 |
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 0.2 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 30 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless liquid.
| Boiling Point | 552°F |
| Flash Point | 295°F (open cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.004 mmHg at 77°F |
| Specific Gravity | 0.982 at 68°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
1
0
3
Synonyms
butyl phosphate; TBP; tributyl ester of phosphoric acid; tri-n-butyl phosphate
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 31357
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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