General Description
Clear colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid.
Reactivity Profile
TRIS(2,3-DIBROMOPROPYL) PHOSPHATE(126-72-7) is stable at temperatures up to 392-482°F. Major decomposition begins at 586°F. Is hydrolyzed by acids and bases .
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Potential Exposure
Tris-BP is used as a flame retardant
additive for synthetic textiles and plastics. It was applied to
fabrics used for children’s clothes (sleepwear in particular)
with some used as a flame retardant in other materials,
such as urethane foams. Commercial preparations of
tris-BP can be obtained in two grades, viz, HV (high in
volatiles) and LV (low in volatiles). A typical LV sample
has been reported to contain the following impurities:
0.05% 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (BrCH2CHBrCH2Cl);
0.05% 1,2,3-tribromopropane (BrCH2CHBrCH2Br); and
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate 3013
0.20% 2,3-dibromopropanol (BrCH2CHBrCH2OH). Use
and expo sure has greatly decreased after a ruling by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission in April 1977.
Fire Hazard
This chemical is combustible.
First aid
Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency
medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not
breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration
with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve
or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen
if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated
clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance,
immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at
least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading
material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to
substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel
are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to
protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for
24-48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary
edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a
doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering
a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous
material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions.
Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.
Chemical Properties
TDBP is a thick, clear to yellowish liquid.
Odorless.
Waste Disposal
Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal
practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant
(≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations
governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste
disposal.
Uses
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate is a flame retardant that has previously shown to be a mutagen and carcinogen in experimental animals. Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate is widely used in pastics an
d textiles.
Uses
Flame retardant for plastics and synthetic fibers. Formerly used in children's sleepwear.
Definition
ChEBI: Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is a trialkyl phosphate.
Hazard
A carcinogen; use restricted.
Carcinogenicity
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate is reasonably anticipated to be
a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
