Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
Phosphorus flame retardant for flame retardants, unsaturated polyester resins and polyurethane foams and insulation.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Phosphorus flame retardant
- CAS 78-40-0
- Purity ≥ 99.5 %
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) is a phosphorus flame retardant (CAS 78-40-0 · C₆H₁₅O₄P). Main applications: flame retardants, unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethane foams and insulation, plasticisers and agrochemicals.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Water content | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Acidity | ≤ 0.05 mg KOH/g |
| Phosphorus content | ≥ 17.0 % |
| Refractive index | 1.405–1.407 |
Specifications
| Product type | Phosphorus flame retardant |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 78-40-0 |
| Molecular formula | C₆H₁₅O₄P |
| Molecular weight | 182.15 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Phosphoric acid triethyl ester |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
