ICSC 1677 - TRIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) PHOSPHATE

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TRIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) PHOSPHATE	ICSC: 1677 (April 2007)
Tri(beta-chloroethyl) phosphate Tris(2-chloroethyl) orthophosphate Ethanol, 2-chloro-, phosphate (3:1) TCEP

CAS #: 115-96-8

UN #: 3082

EC Number: 204-118-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 9; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING

TRIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) PHOSPHATE

ICSC: 1677

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes above 320°C . This produces hydrogen chloride and phosphorous oxides. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₁₂Cl₃O₄P / (ClCH₂CH₂O)₃PO Molecular mass: 285.5 Decomposes Melting point: -51 °C Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.78 (very poor) Vapour pressure: negligible Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.8 Flash point: 202°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 480°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.78

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 320°C . This produces hydrogen chloride and phosphorous oxides. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₁₂Cl₃O₄P / (ClCH₂CH₂O)₃PO
Molecular mass: 285.5
Decomposes
Melting point: -51 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.78 (very poor)
Vapour pressure: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.8
Flash point: 202°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 480°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.78

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. TCEP is an abbreviation which also refers to trichloroethanol-1-phosphate, commonly known as Triclofos, which is a different substance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-40-51/53; S: (2)-36/37-61

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