J-TBEP
Emulsion Systems
J-TBEP is a clear, colorless liquid used as a flame retardant and plasticizer in various applications. It is known for its excellent hydrolytic stability and low toxicity. The product has a mild, butyl odor and is soluble in most organic solvents. The product is also suitable for improving the flexibility and durability of plastics, including PVC, polyurethane, and synthetic rubber. J-TBEP also acts as a flame retardant in textiles, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. It is also used as a solvent in inks, dyes, and detergents.
- Low Toxicity
- High stability
- Solvent compatible
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Tributoxyethyl Phosphate
- CAS number(s)
- 78-51-3
- EC number
- 201-122-9
- Molecular formula
- (C4H9OC2H4O)3PO
- InChI key
- WTLBZVNBAKMVDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
- Synonyms
- TBEP, Tributoxyethyl phosphate, Tris(butoxyethyl)phosphate
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Appearance | Clear | - |
| Color | Colorless | - |
| Odor | Mild, butyl | - |
| Specific Gravity | 1.016 | - |
| Dynamic viscosity | <25 (at 20°C) | cPs |
| Flash Point | 224 | °C |
| Boiling Point/Boiling Range | 215-228 | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.10 (at 150°C) | hPa |
| Vapor Density | 13.75 (Air = 1) | - |
| Water Solubility | 0.11 | wt.% |
| Density | 8.5 | lbs/gal |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Formula | (C4H9OC2H4O)3PO | - | - |
| at 20°/20 °C | Specific Gravity | 1.016 - 1.023 | - | ASTM D268-69 |
| % by Weight | TBEP | >99.8 | % | - |
| % by Weight | Moisture | 0.2 (max.) | % | ASTM D1364-64 |
| - | Color | 75 (max.) | Pt-Co | APHA, ASTM D1209-69 |
| - | Odor | Mild, Butyl | - | - |
| at 20 °C | Pounds per Gallon | 8.5 (1018) | lbs | - |
| as Acetic Acid | Acidity | 0.06 (max.) | % | ASTM D1613-66 |
| at 4 mm Hg (522 Pa) | Boiling Range | 215 - 228 | °C | - |
| at 4 mm Hg (533 Pa) | Mid-Boiling Point | 222 | °C | - |
| - | Freezing Point | <-70 (Viscous liquid) | °C | - |
| - | Pour Point | <-70 | °C | - |
| - | Flash Point | 224 | °C | PMCC |
| - | Fire Point | 252 | °C | - |
| at 20 °C | Viscosity | 12.2 | mPa·s | - |
| at 150 °C | Vapor Pressure | <0.10 | mm Hg | - |
| at 200 °C | Vapor Pressure | 1.6 | mm Hg | - |
| at 20 °C | Surface Tension | 30 | dynes/cm | - |
| N25/D | Refractive Index | 1.434 ± 0.002 | - | - |
| at 50 10 150, avg | Specific Heat | 0.58 (approx.) | - | - |
| % by Weight at 25°C | Solubility in Water | 0.11 | % | - |
| % by Volume at 25°C | Solubility in Water | 7.3 (approx.) | % | - |
| % by Volume at 25°C | Solubility in Mineral Oil | 7.0 (approx.) | % | - |
| at 25 °C | Solubility in Gasoline | Complete | - | - |
- Product groups
- PlasticizersTBEPPhosphate Ester
- Applications
- Anti-foaming agent formulationsCoatings formulationsCleaning products
- Functions
- PlasticizerDefoaming agentFlame retardantSolvent
- Market segments
- Industrial cleaning productsCoatingsPlasticizers
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling