Agent Name | Trimethyl phosphate |
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CAS Number | 512-56-1 |
Formula | C3-H9-O4-P |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | O,O,O-Trimethyl phosphate; Phosphate, trimethyl-; Phosphoric acid, trimethyl ester; TMP; TMPA; TMPO; Trimethoxyphosphine oxide; Trimethyl orthophosphate; Trimethylfosfat [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Organophosphates, Other |
Description | Clear liquid; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a gasoline additive, methylating agent, flame-resistant solvent for paints and polymers, catalyst in polymers and resins, and to make polymethyl polyphosphates; [HSDB] |
Comments | Danger of cutaneous absorption; Carcinogenicity in man cannot be assessed conclusively because of insufficient data (Group 3B); "Germ cell mutagens that have shown to increase the mutant frequency in the progeny of exposed mammals." [MAK] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Chronic or repeated exposure may cause flaccid paralysis and genetic damage; [ICSC] An irritant; Targets CNS; [MSDSonline] |
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Explanatory Notes | Flash point = 107 deg C; [ICSC] VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 78.8 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |