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Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

CAS 78-42-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate
Product Code
289922
Chemical Name
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
78-42-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate EC: 201-116-6 78-42-2 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 30 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A-(P2). The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
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Colour
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
No data available
Boiling Point
215 °C at 5 hPa - lit.
Flash Point
170 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
0,92 g/cm³ at 20 °C - lit.
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
0,0006 g/l at 24 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

Heat, Strong heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate?

Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate is a liquid with no data available color. It has no data available odor.

What is Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.

What is the melting point of Tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is 215 °C at 5 hPa - lit..