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Tributyl phosphate
EC / List no.: 204-800-2
CAS no.: 126-73-8
Mol. formula: C12H27O4P
Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is harmful if swallowed, is suspected of causing cancer and causes skin irritation.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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Possibly Carcinogenic |
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
polymers and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives),
indoor use and
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles and
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
hydraulic fluids,
lubricants and greases,
adhesives and sealants,
polymers,
pH regulators and water treatment products and
laboratory chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development,
building & construction work and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
fabricated metal products and
plastic products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
adhesives and sealants,
hydraulic fluids,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
lubricants and greases and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
hydraulic fluids,
lubricants and greases,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
heat transfer fluids,
extraction agents,
adhesives and sealants and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
mining.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
plastic products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
machinery and vehicles,
textile, leather or fur and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 12/09/2023