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Tri-n-butyl phosphate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Tri-n-butyl phosphate is used as a solvent for rare earth metals exaction and purification, and as a flame retardant component of aircraft hydraulic fluid. It is involved in the formation of stable hydrophobic complexes with some metals. It is also employed as a defoamer additive in cement casings for oil wells, as an anti-air entrainment additive for coatings and floor finishes and as a solvent in nuclear fuel processing. Further, it is used as a solvent in inks, synthetic resins, gums and adhesives. In addition, it is used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters like nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate.
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Tri-n-butyl phosphate is used as a solvent for rare earth metals exaction and purification, and as a flame retardant component of aircraft hydraulic fluid. It is involved in the formation of stable hydrophobic complexes with some metals. It is also employed as a defoamer additive in cement casings for oil wells, as an anti-air entrainment additive for coatings and floor finishes and as a solvent in nuclear fuel processing. Further, it is used as a solvent in inks, synthetic resins, gums and adhesives. In addition, it is used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters like nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate.
Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, benzene, carbon disulfide and ethanol. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alkali.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 80°C
Density
0.977
Boiling Point
155°C to 156°C (10 mm)
Flash Point
152°C (305°F)
Assay Percent Range
98%
Refractive Index
1.424
Quantity
1000 mL
Beilstein
1710584
Merck Index
14,9618
Solubility Information
Miscible with diethyl ether,benzene,carbon disulfide and ethanol. Slightly miscible with water.
Hazard Category
H302-H315-H319-H351
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H351-H302-H315
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
204-800-2
RTECSNumber
TC7700000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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