Triethyl phosphite
Agent Name
Triethyl phosphite
CAS Number
122-52-1
Formula
C6-H15-O3-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ethyl phosphite, (EtO)3P; Fosforyn trojetylowy [Czech]; Phosphorous acid, triethyl ester; Triethoxyphosphine; UN2323; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphite Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer, additive to grease and resins, sugarcane ripener, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
If left on clothes, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] A skin and eye irritant; [ICSC] An irritant; Harmful if swallowed or inhaled; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 11,063 mg/m3/6H
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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