Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate explained

Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) is a chemical compound used as a flame retardant, plasticizer, and viscosity regulator in various types of polymers including polyurethanes, polyester resins, and polyacrylates.[1]

Safety

Because of its suspected reproductive toxicity, it is listed as a substance of very high concern under the European Union's REACH regulations. Its use has been largely replaced by tris(chloropropyl) phosphate, which is safer.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Opinion on tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) in Toys . European Commission, Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks . 22 March 2012 . February 25, 2013.
  2. Krivoshiev . Boris V. . Beemster . Gerrit T.S. . Sprangers . Katrien . Blust . Ronny . Husson . Steven J. . A toxicogenomics approach to screen chlorinated flame retardants tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate and tris(2-chloroisopropyl) phosphate for potential health effects . Journal of Applied Toxicology . April 2018 . 38 . 4 . 459–470 . 10.1002/jat.3553. 29143341 . 3320347 .

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