SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 22-Sep-2009 Revision Date 18-Jan-2018 Revision Number 4

1. Identification
Product Name Tributyl phosphate

Cat No. : B404-4; B404-500

CAS-No 126-73-8
Synonyms TBP

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number

CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300
CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute oral toxicity Category 4

Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Carcinogenicity Category 2

Label Elements

Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Suspected of causing cancer

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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Wear eye/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
Tributyl phosphate 126-73-8 >95

4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Most important symptoms and None reasonably foreseeable.

effects

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Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point 146 - °C / 294.8 - 329 °F

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature 400 °C / 752 °F

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Not impact sensitive
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Oxides of phosphorus Phosphorus trihydride (phosphine)
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary
sewer system.

Methods for Containment and Clean Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Up

7. Handling and storage

Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in
properly labeled containers. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from oxidizing
agents.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Tributyl phosphate TWA: 5 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 0.2 ppm IDLH: 30 ppm TWA: 0.2 ppm
(Vacated) TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA: 0.2 ppm TWA: 2.5 mg/m3
TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 STEL: 0.4 ppm
STEL: 5 mg/m3

Legend

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ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Liquid
Appearance Colorless
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range -79 °C / -110.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range 289 °C / 552.2 °F
Flash Point 146 - °C / 294.8 - 329 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density No information available
Specific Gravity 0.979
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature 400 °C / 752 °F
Decomposition Temperature 177 °C
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula C12 H27 O4 P
Molecular Weight 266.32

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Temperatures above 146°C. Incompatible products. Protect from water.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Bases

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Oxides of phosphorus, Phosphorus
trihydride (phosphine)

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Hazardous Polymerization No information available.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Tributyl phosphate LD50 = 1390 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 10000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 = 1.359 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
LC50 = 28 g/m3 ( Rat ) 1 h

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Irritating to eyes and skin

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

Component CAS-No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Tributyl phosphate 126-73-8 Not listed Not listed A3 Not listed Not listed
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial A1 - Known Human Carcinogen
Hygienists) A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
ACGIH: (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)
Mutagenic Effects Not mutagenic in AMES Test

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. Inhalation of high vapor
concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
vomiting. May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. The product contains following substances
which are hazardous for the environment. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Contains a substance which is:. Toxic to aquatic organisms.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Tributyl phosphate EC50: = 4.4 mg/L, 96h LC50: = 9.6 mg/L, 96h static Not listed EC50: 1.58 - 8.43 mg/L, 48h

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(Pseudokirchneriella (Oryzias latipes) Static (Daphnia magna)

subcapitata) LC50: = 4.2 mg/L, 96h static
EC50: = 1.1 mg/L, 72h (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
(Desmodesmus LC50: = 13 mg/L, 96h
subspicatus) flow-through (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
LC50: 7.66 - 8.74 mg/L, 96h
flow-through (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: 1.0 - 10.0 mg/L, 96h
static (Pimephales
promelas)
LC50: = 4.5 mg/L, 96h
(Oryzias latipes)
LC50: = 8.18 mg/L, 96h
(Pimephales promelas)

Persistence and Degradability No information available

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility .

Component log Pow

Tributyl phosphate 2.5

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
15. Regulatory information
All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists: X = listed

International Inventories

Component TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
Tributyl phosphate X X - 204-800-2 - X X X X X
Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.

U.S. Federal Regulations

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TSCA 12(b) Not applicable

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Not applicable

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Tributyl phosphate X X X X X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N

DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com

Creation Date 22-Sep-2009

Revision Date 18-Jan-2018
Print Date 18-Jan-2018
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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