| Chemical Properties |
Slightly yellow, oily liquid. Insoluble or limited solubility in glycerol, glycols, and certain amines; soluble in most organic liquids. Combustible. |
| Uses |
Primary plasticizer for most resins and elastomers, floor finishes and waxes, flame-retarding agent. |
| Definition |
ChEBI: A trialkyl phosphate in which the alkyl group specified is 2-butoxyethyl. |
| Air & Water Reactions |
Water soluble. |
| Reactivity Profile |
Organophosphates, such as Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate, are susceptible to formation of highly toxic and flammable phosphine gas in the presence of strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Partial oxidation by oxidizing agents may result in the release of toxic phosphorus oxides. Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate may react with oxidizers. . |
| Fire Hazard |
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate is combustible. |
| Safety Profile |
A poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Dangerous; see also PHOSPHATES; can react with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use water, foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of POx. |
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