| Agent Name | Trimethyl phosphate |
|---|---|
| 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] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Explanatory Notes | Flash point = 107 deg C; [ICSC] VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 78.8 deg F; [CAMEO] |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Trimethyl phosphate
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]
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 107 deg C; [ICSC] VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 78.8 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS Neurotoxin
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: