Triethylphosphate

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Triethylphosphate

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. TEL-PAT-02 , TEL-PAT-03 , TEL-PAT-04 , TEL-PAT-05

CAS #: 78-40-0

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Emergency telephone number:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram

Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
Synonyms : Ethyl phosphate TEP
Formula : C6H15O4P
Molecular weight : 182.15 g/mol
CAS-No. : 78-40-0
EC-No. : 201-114-5
Index-No. : 015-013-00-7

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
No data available
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
No data available
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Oxides of phosphorus
Advice for firefighters
No data available
Further information
No data available

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
No data available
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
No data available
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
No data available
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent product from entering drains.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: clear, liquid
Colour: colourless
b) Odour odourless
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing point
Melting point/range: -56 °C (-69 °F)
-56.4 °C (-69.5 °F)
f) Initial boiling point
and boiling range
215 °C 419 °F - lit.
g) Flash point 130 °C (266 °F) - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Upper explosion limit: 10 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 1.7 %(V)
k) Vapour pressure 0.1 hPa at 20 °C (68 °F)
1.33 hPa at 40 °C(104 °F)
l) Vapour density 6.29 - (Air = 1.0)
m) Relative density 1.072 g/cm3 at 25 °C (77 °F)
n) Water solubility completely miscible500 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F) - OECD Test
Guideline 105
o) Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
No data available
p) Auto-ignition temperature
454 °C (849 °F)
q) Decomposition temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity 1.46 mm2/s -
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Relative vapour density
6.29 - (Air = 1.0)

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
No data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
No data available
Incompatible materials
Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Oxides of
phosphorus
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 1,165 mg/kg
Remarks: Brain and Coverings:Recordings from specific areas of CNS.
Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Behavioral:Ataxia.
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation - 24 h
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
Stomach - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - > 1,000 mg/l - 96h
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic
invertebrates
EC50 - Daphnia (water flea) - 330 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
No data available

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA 302 Components
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III,
Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that
exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section
313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Triethyl phosphate CAS-No.
78-40-0
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Triethyl phosphate CAS-No.
78-40-0
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New Jersey Right To Know Components
Triethyl phosphate CAS-No.
78-40-0
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.