Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate (CED0012489)

Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate belongs to the phosphate esters, a subclass of organic phosphoric acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C18H39O7P and an average molecular weight of 398.48 g/mol. In industrial applications, it serves multiple roles as a plasticizer, flame retardant, flow promoter, and chelating agent. Additionally, it is utilized as an anti-adhesive/cohesive, film former, and as processing aids not otherwise specified. The substance is utilized in several types of plastics, including Polyamide, Polyurethane, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, High-Density Polyethylene, and Low-Density Polyethylene. It is also present in Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polyvinyl Chloride, while its use in Polypropylene remains inconclusive. Tris(2-butoxyethyl) phosphate is released from 34 recorded sources across various sectors. These include Electrical & Electronic Equipment, such as electrodes, fixed capacitors, electric switches, antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and their manufacture. It is found in drinking water and water supply sources, including bottled, desalinated, tap, and drinking water, as well as aquatic systems and sediments such as seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. It is detected in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other sources include household cleaning and consumer products, such as soap detergents, bleaching agents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, as well as tobacco smoke filters. It is also associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.