Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate
Agent Name
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate
CAS Number
5810-88-8
Formula
C16-H35-O2-P-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) dithiophosphate; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) hydrogen dithiophosphate; Di-2-ethylhexylphosphorodithioic acid; O,O'-Di(2-ethylhexyl) dithiophosphoric acid; O,O-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) dithiophosphate; O,O-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) hydrogen phosphorothioate; O,O-Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate; Phoslex DT 8; Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organophosphates, Other
Description
Liquid; [IUCLID] Viscous amber liquid; [EPA]
Sources/Uses
Used formerly as a lubricating oil additive, rust inhibitor, and for separation of actinide and lanthanide series compounds; [HSDB] Used by lubricant additive manufacturers as intermediate; May be found in commercial/consumer lubricants, greases, and fuel additives; 1-10 million pounds imported or manufactured in the US in 2005; [EPA]
Comments
External application to rabbit eyes scored 8 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; Emergency treatment: Acids; [HSDB] Highly acidic; [EPA] Severely irritating to skin and eyes; [RTECS]
Restricted
Emergency treatment: Acids;
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.9E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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