Tributyl phosphate (CED0008427)

Tributyl phosphate (C12H27O4P) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 266.32 g/mol. Tributyl phosphate belongs to the phosphate esters, a subclass of organic phosphoric acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, the compound is utilized as a defoamer and a plasticizer. The substance is found in or released from 26 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within Electrical & Electronic Equipment, it is associated with antennas, adjustable resistors, communication cables or conductors, electric switches, auxiliary devices, and seven other items. In the Building & Construction sector, it is found in ceilings, floors, roofs, fencing, and stairs and ramps. Its presence in Food, food processing & cookware includes food contact materials, the preparation of wort, fermentation processes for beer, and the processing of meats. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning & consumer products such as bleaching agents and cigar cigarettes, as well as in drinking water and indoor air. Recorded routes of exposure include oral, inhalation, and touch. Regarding plastics, tributyl phosphate is present in polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. It is used in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and polystyrene, while its presence in polyurethane remains inconclusive.