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Amgard Tbep is an organic flame retardant.
Amgard Tbep shows PXR agonistic activity.
Amgard Tbep was detected and quantified during the analysis of herring gull eggs by liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization(+)-tandem mass spectrometry.
CAS: 78-51-3
MF: C18H39O7P
MW: 398.47
EINECS: 201-122-9
Synonyms
2-butoxy;2-Butoxy-ethanol phosphate (3:1);2-Butoxy-ethanolphosphate(3:1);2-butoxy-ethanophosphate(3:1);Amgard TBEP;Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, phosphate (3:1);tri(butoxyethyl);Tri(butylcellosolve)phosphate
A trialkyl phosphate in which the alkyl group specified is 2-butoxyethyl.
Amgard Tbep is a commercially available brand name for the chemical compound tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (TBEP), manufactured by the specialty chemical company Syensqo.
Amgard Tbep is a highly stable, clear, and colourless trialkylphosphate liquid primarily utilised as a multifunctional process additive across several industrial sectors.
Amgard Tbep is a clear, colorless liquid.
Amgard Tbep is a phosphine oxide and thus very stable in nature.
Amgard Tbep is tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate-based plasticizer and defoamer.
Amgard Tbep also acts as a levelling agent for acrylic and styrenic floor polishes and a coalescent additive for emulsion polymers.
Amgard Tbep also acts as a halide-free flame retardant in polymer systems.
Amgard Tbep, commonly referred to as TBEP, is an organophosphate compound characterized by its use as a plasticizer and flame retardant in various applications.
Amgard Tbep is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly oily texture and a mild odor.
Amgard Tbep is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water, which influences its behavior in environmental contexts.
Amgard Tbep exhibits low volatility, making it stable under normal conditions.
Amgard Tbep's chemical structure includes three butoxyethyl groups attached to a phosphate backbone, contributing to its properties as a plasticizer, enhancing flexibility and durability in polymers.
Amgard Tbep is also recognized for its potential as a flame retardant, as it can help reduce flammability in materials.
However, like many organophosphates, Amgard Tbep raises environmental and health concerns, particularly regarding its persistence and potential toxicity.
Safety measures should be taken when handling TBEP, as it may pose risks through inhalation or skin contact.
Overall, Amgard Tbep is valued in industrial applications but requires careful management due to its chemical characteristics.
Amgard Tbep Chemical Properties
Melting point: -70°C
Boiling point: 215-228 °C4 mm Hg(lit.)
density: 1.006 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density: 13.7 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 0.03 mm Hg ( 150 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.438(lit.)
Fp: >230 °F
storage temp.: Store at -20°C
solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form: Liquid
color: Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
Water Solubility: Soluble
Henry's Law Constant: 8.2×105 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, HSDB (2015)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChI: 1S/C18H39O7P/c1-4-7-10-20-13-16-23-26(19,24-17-14-21-11-8-5-2)25-18-15-22-12-9-6-3/h4-18H2,1-3H3
InChIKey: WTLBZVNBAKMVDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP :3.75 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference: 78-51-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference: Amgard Tbep (78-51-3)
EPA Substance Registry System: Amgard Tbep(78-51-3)
ECETOC JACC REPORT: Amgard Tbep (78-51-3)
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.
Amgard Tbep may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in herring gull eggs, house dust, and urine samples using liquid chromatography technique.
Reactivity Profile
Organophosphates, such as Amgard Tbep, 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.
Amgard Tbep may react with oxidizers.
