Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) CAS 1330-78-5
Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) is a mixture of cresyl ester isomers used industrially as a flame retardant, plasticizer, antiwear hydraulic additive and specialty solvent/additive for coatings and polymers. Commercial supplies are offered in technical and high-purity grades for formulation and synthesis applications. Handle per SDS and EHS guidance for organophosphate materials.
- Applications
Flame retardant additive
Used as a liquid flame retardant/plasticizer in polymer formulations, coatings and textiles where organophosphate performance is required. - Plasticizer for specialty polymers
Employed to impart flexibility and processability in PVC, nitrocellulose, and other specialty resin systems. - Hydraulic and lubricating additive
Used as an antiwear and high-temperature additive in hydraulic fluids, lubricants and heat transfer media. - Coatings and varnish solvent/plasticizer
Functions as a solvent, plasticizer and performance additive in lacquers, varnishes and industrial coatings. - Chemical intermediate and reagent
Used as a building block and solvent in specialty chemical synthesis and formulation chemistry. - Electrical insulating fluid / heat transfer medium
Applied in select specialty formulations requiring flame retardancy and thermal stability.
