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Triphenyl phosphate

Synonyms & Trade Names
Phenyl phosphate, TPP, Triphenyl ester of phosphoric acid
CAS No.
115-86-6
RTECS No.
TC8400000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
(C6H5O)3PO
Conversion
IDLH
1000 mg/m3
See: 115866
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 3 mg/m3
OSHA PEL
: TWA 3 mg/m3
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 5038
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless, crystalline powder with a phenol-like odor.
MW:
326.3
BP:
776°F		 MLT: 120°F Sol(129°F): 0.002% VP(380°F): 1 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
1.29
Fl.P:
428°F
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion
Symptoms
Minor changes in blood enzymes; in animals: muscle weak, paralysis
Target Organs
Blood, peripheral nervous system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)


Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 15 mg/m3:
(APF = 5) Any quarter-mask respirator.
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Up to 30 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter (including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 75 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.

Up to 150 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 1000 mg/m3:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1062
 

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