Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)

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Phosphate Flame Retardants

Product
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
CAS number
78-40-0

Overview

The molecule is halogen free with excellent fire retardant effects, and the gas produced by thermal decomposition is low-toxic and low-smoke.It has good fire retardant effects. It is a kind of additive flame retardants with rich resources and low price and widely be used.

Also known as

TEP

CAS number

78-40-0

Molecular formula

C6H15O4P

Molecular weight

182.15

Specifications

Test Items Specifications
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
Acid value /(mgKOH/g) ≤0.1
Water content /% ≤0.1
Color (APHA, Pt-Co) ≤20
Content /% ≥99.5
Chloride /ppm ≤5
Refractive index /ND20 1.405-1.407
Density /(g/cm³) 1.069-1.073

Applications

TEP is one of halogen-free flame retardant, that can be used for polyurethane foam material. TEP can be applied as a solvent for cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate, plasticizer for rubber and plastics with dual effects of flame retardant and plasticizing. There is function of catalyst inTEP, and it can be used for acetic acid lysis, xylene isomerism, olefin polymerization, manufacture of tetraethyl lead and carbonized diimide.

Packaging

220 kg/drum;1100 kg/IBC; 25mt/iso-tank.

Storage

It should be stored in a dry, clean, well-ventilated environment; avoid exposure to light and heat.

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