Tributyl Phosphate (TBP)

CAS# 126-73-8

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Property

  • Color
  • Water
  • Assay
  • Butanol
  • Appearance

Unit

  • APHA
  • wt %
  • wt %
  • wt %
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Specification

  • 50 Maximum
  • 0.20 Maximum
  • 98.50 Minimum
  • 0.2 Maximum
  • Clear, Transparent Liquid

Application

Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) is a versatile chemical used as both a plasticizer and solvent across a wide range of applications. It is commonly employed with cellulose esters, lacquers, plastics, and vinyl resins, and serves as an effective solvent for inks, synthetic resins, gums, adhesives, and concentrated herbicide and fungicide formulations. In coatings, paper, and textiles, TBP functions as an antifoaming or defoaming agent, while also being applied in rubber-based paints, vinyl latex emulsions, cement, and resin-based adhesives. Beyond these uses, it is incorporated into hydraulic fluids, acts as a strong wetting agent in the textile industry, and is used as a neutral extractant for separating acids or metal cations.

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Technical

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 55 gallon drums, totes, 1 gallon jugs, and bulk quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Tri-n-butyl phosphate

Molecular Formula

C12H27O4P

Market Segment

Adhesives, Cements, Personal Care, Paint, Coatings, Plasticizer, Paper, Textile

Product Uses

Defoaming Agent, Detergents, Drilling Mud, Flame Retardant, Hydraulic Fluid, Paper Coating, Vinyl Acetate Emulsions, Adhesives & Cements, Anti Foam, Casein Adhesives, Cellulose Acetate, Cement, Chlorinated Rubber, Ink, Ink Solvent, Oil Well Cementing, Paint & Coatings, Plasticizer, Pulp & Paper, Solvent, Textile, Uranium Processing