Substance profile
Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite
Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite is a clear liquid.
01 · Identification
What Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite is
Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite is a clear liquid. Its molecular formula is C45H69O3P and its molecular weight is 689 g/mol. It boils at 300 °C, melts at 6 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite
- tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P273, P280, P313, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 300 °C (572 °F) | above this value, Boiling point/boiling range | HSDB |
| Melting point | 6 °C (42.8 °F) | pour point | HSDB |
| Density | 0.98 g/cm³ | ICSC | |
| 0.98 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, <0.05 mg/L (indirect solubility method) | HSDB | |
| In water, <0.6 mg/L at 24 °C, pH 7 (OECD Guideline 105 (Water Solubility)) | at 24 °C | HSDB | |
| In water, 6.9X10-7 mg/L at 25 °C (fragment estimation) | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000435 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Flash point | 207 °C (404.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| Autoignition temperature | 440 °C (824 °F) | ICSC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite
Storage conditions
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Storage class (TRGS 510): Combustible liquids
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, organic materials, acids, strong acids and strong bases, water
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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