Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)

CAS# 78-40-0

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Property

  • Appearance
  • Assay
  • Refractive Index
  • Acid Value
  • Water
  • Color

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Specification

  • Colorless, Clear Liquid
  • 99.5 Minimum
  • 1.405-1.407
  • 0.05 Maximum
  • 0.2 Maximum
  • 20 Maximum

Application

Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor, valued for its versatility across multiple industries. It functions as a solvent in a variety of applications, a plasticizer that imparts toughness and flame resistance to unsaturated polyester resins used in fiberglass, and as an intermediate in agricultural chemistry for the preparation of tetraethyl pyrophosphate (TEPP).

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Packaging

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

Synonyms

Ethyl phosphate; Triethylphosphate; Tris(ethyl) phosphate; Triethoxyphosphine oxide

Molecular Formula

C6H15O4P

Market Segment

AgroChemicals, Plasticizer, Plastic, Inks & Coatings

Product Uses

Flame Retardant, Hydraulic Fluid, Polyurethane Foam, Solvent, Agricultural Chemicals, Chemical Intermediate, Plasticizer, Plastics