TRIBUTOXY ETHYL PHOSPHATE

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used as a plasticizer for PVC, chlorinated rubber, and nitriles due to its flame retardant nature and good low temperature flexibility.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a light-colored, high-boiling, non-flammable viscous liquid generally used as a plasticizer in rubber and plastics, aiding in floor polish formation and improving gloss.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is produced by reacting phosphorus oxychloride and butoxyethanol (butyl glycol) and stripping hydrochloric acid and excess of butoxyethanol, or alternatively, by utilizing the sodium salt of the glycol in its production process.

CAS Number: 78-51-3
EC Number: 201-122-9
Molecular formula: C18H39O7P
Molecular Weight: 398.4718 

Synonyms: 201-122-9 [EINECS], 4-01-00-02422 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) [Beilstein], 78-51-3 [RN], KJ9800000, MFCD00009456, Phosphate de tris(2-butoxyéthyle) [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name], phosphoric acid tris(2-butoxyethyl) ester, Phosphoric acid, tri(butoxyethyl) ester, Phosphoric acid, tributoxyethyl ester, Phosphoric acid, tris(2-butoxyethyl) ester, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate [ACD/IUPAC Name], Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)fosfat [Czech], Tris(2-butoxyethyl)phosphat [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name], tris(2-n-butoxyethyl) phosphate, 1716010 [Beilstein], 2-butoxyethanol phosphate, 2-Butoxy-ethanol phosphate (3:1), 2-BUTOXYETHANOL PHOSPHATE (3:1), 2-Butoxyethanol, phosphate, 4O2OPO&O2O4&O2O4 [WLN], Amgard TBEP, EINECS 201-122-9, Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 1,1',1''-phosphate, ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY-, PHOSPHATE (3:1), https://www.ebi.ac.uk/chebi/searchId.do?chebiId=CHEBI:35038, Kronitex KP-140, NCGC00091600-02, Phosflex T-be, Phosflex T-bep, phosphoric acid tris-(2-butoxyethyl) ester, Phosphoric acid tris(2-n-butoxyethyl) ester, Phosphoric acid, tri-(2-butoxyethyl) ester, pTri(2-butoxyethanol) phosphate, TBEP, Tri(2-butoxyethanol) phosphate, Tri(2-butoxyethanol)phosphate, TRI(2-BUTOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE, TRI-(2-BUTOXYETHYL)-PHOSPHATE, Tri-(2-Butoxyethyl)phosphate (en), Tri(butoxyethyl) phosphate, TRI-2-BUTOXYETHYL PHOSPHATE, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate, Tri-butoxyethyl phosphate, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate, Tributyl cellosolve phosphate, Tris(2-butoxyethyl)ester phosphoric acid, Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)fosfat [Czech], tris(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate, Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate, Tris(2-butyloxyethyl)phosphate, Tris(butoxyethyl) phosphate, Tris(butoxyethyl)phosphate, tris[2-(butyloxy)ethyl] phosphate, Tris-2-butoxyethyl phosphate, WLN: 4O2OPO&O2O4&O2O4, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate, 78-51-3, TBEP, TRI(2-BUTOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate, Phosflex T-bep, Tris(butoxyethyl) phosphate, Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, phosphate (3:1), Tri(butoxyethyl) phosphate, Kronitex KP-140, Tributyl cellosolve phosphate, KP 140, Phosphoric acid, tributoxyethyl ester, Phosphoric acid, tris(2-butoxyethyl) ester, Tri(2-butoxyethanol)phosphate, 2-Butoxyethanol, phosphate, NSC 4839, Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)fosfat, UNII-RYA6940G86, CCRIS 5942, Tri(2-butoxyethanol) phosphate, HSDB 2564, 2-Butoxyethanol phosphate (3:1), Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 1,1',1''-phosphate, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate, 2-Butoxyethanol phosphate, EINECS 201-122-9, Tris(butoxyethyl)phosphate, Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)fosfat [Czech], BRN 1716010, AI3-04596, CHEBI:35038, RYA6940G86, tris[2-(butyloxy)ethyl] phosphate, TBEP;KP 140;Hostaphat B 310, Phosphoric acid, tri-(2-butoxyethyl) ester, DSSTox_CID_1758, DSSTox_RID_76309, Ethanol, phosphate (3:1), DSSTox_GSID_21758, WLN: 4O2OPO&O2O4&O2O4, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate, 95%, CAS-78-51-3, Phosphoric acid, tri(butoxyethyl) ester, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate,C18H39O7P,78-51-3, tris-2-butoxyethyl phosphate, C18H39O7P, Amgard TBEP, MFCD00009456, ACMC-209pei, Phosphoric Acid Tris(2-butoxyethyl) Ester, EC 201-122-9, NCIOpen2_007840, SCHEMBL37268, 4-01-00-02422 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), KSC377C2F, BIDD:ER0626, tris-(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate, CHEMBL1534811, DTXSID5021758, CTK2H7122, NSC4839, KS-000011BY, NSC-4839, NSC62228, ZINC3861027, 2-Butoxy-ethanol phosphate (3:1), Phosphoric acid tris(2-butoxyethyl), Tox21_201593, Tox21_302891, ANW-37192, NSC-62228, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate, 94%, AKOS015839670, TRI-(2-BUTOXYETHYL)-PHOSPHATE, Tris(2-butoxyethyl)ester phosphoric acid, AS-59809, I587, Phosphoric acid tris(2-n-butoxyethyl)ester, FT-0689063, P0683, Phosphoric acid tris(2-n-butoxyethyl) ester, C14446, Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate, 2-BUTOXYETHANOL PHOSPHATE, KP 140, KP-140, PHOSFLEX T-BEP, TBEP, TBXP, TRI(2-BUTOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE, TRI(2-BUTOXYETHYL)PHOSPHATE, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate, TRIBUTYL CELLOSOLVE PHOSPHATE, TRIS(2-BUTOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE, TRIS(2-BUTOXYETHYL)ESTER PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRIS(2-N-BUTOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE, TRIS-2-BUTOXYETHYL PHOSPHATE

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used as a plasticizer for PVC, chlorinated rubber, and nitriles due to Tributoxy ethyl phosphate flame retardant nature and good low temperature flexibility. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is also used for emulsions of floor polishes, as leveling agent in latex paints and waxes, a processing aid for acrylonitrile rubber, and an antiblock agent for cast polyurethanes.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a light-colored, high-boiling, non-flammable viscous liquid. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is generally used as a plasticizer in rubber and plastics, and aids in floor polish formation (as well as in other surface coatings), leveling and improves gloss.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a trialkyl phosphate in which the alkyl group specified is 2-butoxyethyl.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used as a plasticizer for polymer dispersions and also improves wetting-levelling properties of dry-bright emulsions.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a phosphate ester used as plasticizer for polymer dispersions.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate also known as tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate.

Applicants have found that a floor coating compositions with a plasticizer comprising a blend of at least 40% by weight of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate in the plasticizer component preferably 40-60% by weight of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate with the remainder comprising a blend of benzoate esters provides a good leveling and gloss with superior soil resistance than Tributoxy ethyl phosphate alone.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is further preferred that, based on the total composition, the total amount of the above-mentioned plasticizer preferably included according to the invention is from about 2to 35% by weight, preferably from about 2 to 20% by weight.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used in floor polishes and as a plasticizer in rubber and plastics. 
The worldwide production volume is not available but is estimated to be in the range of 5000–6000 tonnes.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate occurs in the environment only as a result of human activity. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphates distribution in the environment has been investigated in certain industrialized countries. 

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a light-coloured, high-boiling, non-flammable viscous liquid with a butyl-like odour under normal conditions. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is more soluble in non-polar than in polar solvents.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is produced by reacting phosphorus oxychloride and butoxyethanol (butyl glycol) and stripping hydrochloric acid and excess of butoxyethanol. 
Another production method uses the sodium salt of the glycol. 

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a versatile chemical compound extensively employed across various industries for Tributoxy ethyl phosphate beneficial properties.
Primarily known as a plasticizer, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate finds widespread use in applications involving materials like PVC (polyvinyl chloride), chlorinated rubber, and nitrile-based polymers.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate inclusion enhances the flexibility and flame retardancy of these materials, making them suitable for a range of uses, including construction, automotive, and industrial applications.

In addition to Tributoxy ethyl phosphate role as a plasticizer, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate serves multiple purposes in different formulations.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is frequently utilized in the formulation of floor polishes, where Tributoxy ethyl phosphate presence contributes to the development of durable and glossy finishes.

Furthermore, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate acts as a leveling agent in latex paints, facilitating smoother and more uniform coating applications.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate use extends to waxes and other surface coatings, where it aids in achieving desired properties such as gloss enhancement and improved resistance to soiling.

Characterized by Tributoxy ethyl phosphate light color, high boiling point, and non-flammable nature, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate exists as a viscous liquid with a distinctive butyl-like odor under normal conditions.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate physical properties make it well-suited for various processing and application methods across different industries.

The production of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate typically involves the reaction of phosphorus oxychloride with butoxyethanol (also known as butyl glycol), followed by the removal of hydrochloric acid and excess butoxyethanol through a stripping process.
An alternative production method utilizes the sodium salt of butoxyethanol as a precursor.

Despite its wide-ranging industrial applications, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate's environmental occurrence is largely attributable to human activity.
Efforts have been made to study Tributoxy ethyl phosphate distribution in certain industrialized regions, highlighting the importance of understanding its environmental impact and implementing appropriate management strategies.

Overall, Tributoxy ethyl phosphate represents a valuable chemical compound with diverse applications, contributing to the functionality and performance of numerous products across various sectors while warranting careful consideration of its environmental implications.

Applications of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is the isotope analog of Tris(2-butyloxyethyl)phosphate. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is an organophosphate, that can be used in the preparation of flame retardant, such as viscose fiber.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used mainly as a component in floor polishes, a solvent in some resins, a viscosity modifier in plastisols, an antifoam and also as a plasticizer in synthetic rubber, plastics and lacquers. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is widely used as a plasticizer in rubber stoppers for vacutainer tubes and plastic ware

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is widely used in household materials such as plasticizer, floor polish and flame retardant in plastic resins and synthetic rubbers.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a plasticizer and defoamer. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate also acts as a leveling agent for acrylic and styrenic floor polishes and coalescent additive for emulsion polymers.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used as a plasticizer for PVC, chlorinated rubber, and nitriles due to its flame retardant nature and good low temperature flexibility.  
A trialkyl phosphate in which the alkyl group specified is 2-butoxyethyl.

Uses of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used as a plasticizer for PVC, chlorinated rubber, and nitriles due to its flame retardant nature and good low temperature flexibility. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is also used for emulsions of floor polishes, as leveling agent in latex paints and waxes, a processing aid for acrylonitrile rubber, and an antiblock agent for cast
Primary plasticizer for most resins and elastomers; coalescing solvent, plasticizer for acrylic-based polishes, gloss paints, adhesives; leveling agent in floor finishes and waxes; flame retardant for plastics; lubricant; antiwear additive; defoamer for drilling muds, cements, fracturing fluids, plasters, paper coatings, pulp bleaching, aqueous emulsion paints, adhesives, textiles, mercerizing liquorsdye baths, antifreeze, fermentation, detergents; in food packaging adhesives; defoamer in food-contact paperpaperboard; wetting agent, rheology control agent for pigments.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a phosphate ester that, thanks to its structure, can be used in many applications including plasticisation, solvation, flame retardancy and defoaming. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is in fact a multifunctional additive that may be used to modify the properties of many polymer systems and is a particularly good levelling aid and coalescent additive for emulsion polymers. 

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is used in a mixed solvent/aqueous system as a defoamer during production and as a secondary plasticiser in many polymers. 
The above properties in combination with inherent flame retardancy makes Tributoxy ethyl phosphate a real multifunctional additive essential to many polymer formulations.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a trialkyl phosphate in which the alkyl group specified is 2-butoxyethyl. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate has a role as an environmental contaminant and a flame retardant.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a phosphate ester flame retardant
Phosphate ester flame retardants are human- made chemicals added to consumer and industrial products for the purpose of reducing flammability. 

Phosphate ester flame retardants are composed of a group of chemicals with similar properties but slightly different structures. 
Phosphate esters are typically liquids at room temperature; however, some are solids.

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a slightly yellow viscous liquid.

Compatibility of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is compatible with countless different chemistries, including wax emulsions, styrene acrylic copolymers, styrenes, polystyrenes, etc.

Excellent Benefits of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate provides low temperature flexibility, good resilience, low compression set, and is non-reactive.

Flame Retardant:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is an alkyl flame retardant and plasticizer, which can be used in many PVC and coatings applications.

Class of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Solvent 

Functions of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Resins
Flame Retardant
Additive, Lubricant 

Industry of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Textiles
Adhesives
Plastics
Detergent 

Film Formulation of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:

Permanent plasticizer - helps build solids:
Primary function: film formation
Secondary function: leveling aid and gloss build
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is 2X more efficient than standard coalescents to aid film formulation

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate Chemical Properties, Uses and Production:

Chemical Properties:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a slightly yellow, oily liquid. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is insoluble or limited solubility in glycerol, glycols, and certain amines; soluble in most organic liquids. 

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is combustible.
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is a primary plasticizer for most resins and elastomers, floor finishes and waxes, flame-retarding agent.

Air & Water Reactions of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is water soluble.

Reactivity Profile of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Organophosphates, such as Tributoxy ethyl 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. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate may react with oxidizers.

Fire Hazard of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is combustible.

Safety Profile of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is moderately toxic by ingestion. 
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is skin and eye irritant. 

Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is combustible when exposed to heat or flame. 
To fight fire, use water, foam, CO2, dry chemical. 
When Tributoxy ethyl phosphate is heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of POx.

Identifiers of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
IUPAC names: TBEP
PRODUCT: Tributoxy ethyl phosphate
CAS #: 78-51-3

CAS: 78-51-3
EINECS: 201-122-9
English: tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
Chemical formula: C18H39O7P
IUPAC: tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
Mol.Wt.: 398.4718

Trade names: Kronitex KP-140; KP-140; Phosflex TBEP; Phosflex 176C; Amgard TBEP
CAS registry number: 78-51-3
CAS name: Ethanol, 2-butoxy, phosphate (3:1)
EINECS number: 201-122-9

CAS: 78-51-3
Name: Phosphoric acid, tri-(2-butoxyethyl) ester 
Chemical formula: C18H39O7P 
Mol.Wt.: 398.4718 

Empirical formula: C18H39O7P
Relative molecular mass: 398.54
Common name: tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate

Chemical Name: Tributoxy ethyl phosphate
Abbreviation: TBEP
CAS Number: 78-51-3
Chemical Formula: C18H39O7P
IUPAC Name: Tri(butoxyethyl) phosphate
Common Names: Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
Molecular Weight: Approximately 398.47 g/mol
Appearance: Light-colored, viscous liquid
Odor: Butyl-like odor
Boiling Point: Approximately 370°C
Solubility: More soluble in non-polar solvents than polar solvents
Flammability: Non-flammable
Usage: Plasticizer, flame retardant, leveling agent, processing aid
Environmental Impact: Occurs in the environment primarily due to human activity
Production: Synthesized by reacting phosphorus oxychloride with butoxyethanol, or using the sodium salt of butoxyethanol in its production process.

Properties of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Chemical Formula: C18H39O7P
Molecular Weight: Approximately 398.47 g/mol
Physical State: Viscous liquid
Color: Light-colored
Odor: Butyl-like odor
Boiling Point: Approximately 370°C
Flammability: Non-flammable
Solubility: More soluble in non-polar solvents than polar solvents
Density: Varies, but typically around 1.04 g/cm³ at 20°C
Refractive Index: Approximately 1.434 at 20°C
Viscosity: High viscosity
Flash Point: Not applicable (Non-flammable)
Autoignition Temperature: Not readily autoignitable
Vapor Pressure: Low
Hydrolysis: Stable under normal conditions
Toxicity: Generally low acute toxicity, but prolonged exposure may have adverse health effects.
Environmental Impact: Occurs in the environment primarily due to human activity, environmental persistence may vary depending on factors such as temperature, pH, and microbial activity.

Specifications of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light-colored liquid
Assay (Purity): Typically ≥ 99%
Density: 1.040 - 1.050 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point: Approximately 370°C
Flash Point: Not applicable (Non-flammable)
Water Content: ≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as H3PO4): ≤ 0.1%
Viscosity: 70 - 90 mPa·s at 20°C
Refractive Index: 1.430 - 1.435 at 20°C
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, and hydrocarbons; insoluble or slightly soluble in water
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm
Residue after Evaporation: ≤ 0.1%
Freezing Point: ≤ -70°C
Flash Point: Not applicable (Non-flammable)
Autoignition Temperature: Not readily autoignitable

Names of Tributoxy ethyl phosphate:

IUPAC Name:
tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate

Trade names:
2-butoxyethanol phosphate
Kronitex KP-140; KP-140
Phosflex T-BEP; Phosflex 176C; Amgard TBEP
TBOP; TBEP; TBXP
tri(2-butoxyethanol)phosphate
tri(2-butylethylether) phosphate
Tributoxy ethyl phosphate
tributyl cellosolve phosphate
tris(2-n-butoxyethyl)phosphate
tris(butylglycol) phosphate

Other names: 
KP 140
Phosphoric acid, tributoxyethyl ester
Tri(butoxyethyl) phosphate
Tri(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
Tributyl cellosolve phosphate
Tris(butoxyethyl) phosphate
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
TBEP
Phosphoric acid, tris(2-butoxyethyl) ester
2-Butoxyethanol phosphate
Kronitex KP-140
Phosflex T-bep
Tri(2-butoxyethanol)phosphate
Tris-(2-butoxyethyl)fosfat
2-Butoxy-ethanol phosphate (3:1)
Amgard TBEP
Tris(2-butoxyethyl)ester phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid, tri-(2-butoxyethyl) ester
Ethanol, 2-butoxy-, 1,1',1''-phosphate
NSC 4839
31227-66-4
19040-50-7
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) Phosphate
Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate
Tris(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate