Chemistry:Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate

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Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
Other names
Fyrol HB 32
Tris
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
Properties
C9H15Br6O4P
Molar mass 697.613 g·mol−1
Appearance Viscous pale yellow liquid
Density 2.24 g/cm3[1]
Insoluble[1]
Hazards
Main hazards Carcinogenic, use restricted
Flash point > 110 °C (230 °F)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate ("tris") is a chemical once widely used as a flame retardant in plastics and textiles.

Safety and regulation

Tris is mutagenic[2] and listed as an IARC Group 2A carcinogen.[3] It is one of the chemicals covered by the Rotterdam Convention. In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the sale of children's garments containing tris in 1977.[4] Arlene Blum was one of those involved in getting tris banned.


See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  2. Prival, M.; McCoy, E.; Gutter, B; Rosendranz, H. (1977). "Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate: Mutagenicity of a widely used flame retardant". Science 195 (4273): 76–78. doi:10.1126/science.318761. PMID 318761. Bibcode1977Sci...195...76P. 
  3. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs
  4. CPSC Bans TRIS-Treated Children's Garments , Consumer Product Safety Commission