Tetramethylolphosphonium hydroxide

Agent Name
Tetramethylolphosphonium hydroxide
CAS Number
512-82-3
Formula
C4-H12-O4-P.H-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Tetramethylolphosphonium hydroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Phosphonium, tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-, hydroxide; Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl) phosphonium hydroxide; Thpoh; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphorus Compounds
Sources/Uses
Used in flame retardants for cotton and other fabrics and as a broad-spectrum disinfectant; Not produced commercially in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
For the chloride and sulfate salts: low dermal toxicity; Main toxic effect in animal studies is decreased body weight; Targets the liver in chronic studies; [HSDB] See "Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium chloride" and "Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate."
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Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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