Agent Name | Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate |
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CAS Number | 126-72-7 |
Formula | C9-H15-Br6-O4-P |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | (2,3-Dibromopropyl) phosphate; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-, phosphate (3:1); 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol phosphate; 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol phosphate (3:1); 3PBR; APEX 462-5; Anfram 3PB; Bromkal P 67-6HP; ES685; FireMaster T 23; Firemaster LV-T 23P; Firemaster T23P; Firemaster T23P-LV; Flacavon R; Flamex T 23P; Flammex AP; Flammex LV-T 23P; Flammex T 23P; Fyrol HB32; Phoscon PE 60; Phoscon UF-S; Phosphoric acid, tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) ester; T 23P; TDBP [Czech]; TDBPP; TRIS; Tris (VAN); Tris (flame retardant); Tris(2,3-dibromo-1-propyl) phosphate; Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphoric acid ester; Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate; Tris(dibromopropyl)phosphate; Tris-(2,3-dibrompropyl)fosfat [Czech]; Tris-2,3-dibrompropyl ester kyseliny fosforecne [Czech]; Tris-BP; Zetifex ZN; Zetofex ZN; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Organophosphates, Other |
Description | Colorless liquid; mp = 5.5 deg C; [ICSC] Nearly colorless to pale yellow liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses | Used as flame retardant (rigid foams, clear cast acrylic sheet, lacquers, styrene-butadiene rubber, latex rubber, cured unsaturated polyesters, and plastics); From 1972-1976, infants and children were exposed by skin absorption and ingestion to TRIS treated garments; [HSDB] |
Comments | Probably carcinogenic to humans; [ICSC] Causes eye and severe skin irritation; Oral LD50 (rat) = 1010 mg/kg; Percutaneous LD50 (rabbit) >8000 mg/kg; [HSDB] An eye and strong skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization; May cause liver and kidney injury; Can be absorbed through skin; [CAMEO] Effects in acute, high-dose animal studies include kidney and liver damage; Has a low skin sensitization potential; [Reference #1] A skin irritant; [MSDSonline] |
Restricted | Banned for use in the US in 1977; [HSDB] |
Reference Link | INCHEM: Tris- and bis(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (EHC 173 - 1995) |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.00019 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects | |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
IARC Carcinogen | Probable Carcinogen |
NTP Carcinogen | Anticipated Human Carcinogen |
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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: |