Tributyl phosphate (TBP)

Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is an organophosphorous compound, manufactured by esterification of orthophosphoric acid with n-butanol. This colorless and odorless liquid is used in many different industries as extracting solvent, defoaming agent, flame retardant and plasticizer. TBP is a very strong, polar solvent.

Extraction & Purification

• Electronic: Purification of rare metals, such as Hafnium and Nickel
• Nuclear: Purification of Uranium, Zirconium, Thorium and Platinum
• Minerals: Purification of Phosphoric acid by wet process route
• Cellulose: Solvent and plasticizer for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate

Flame retardant

• Aircraft industry for hydraulic fluids
• Automotive industry for silicone based brake fluids

Defoaming Agent

• Oilfield: Fracturing gass wells, cementing oil mud wells
• Construction chemicals: Concrete
• Printing inks and paints: Continuous inkjet printing inks, pigment paste
• Metallurgy: Metal casting
• Detergence: Defoamer for dry cleaning and laundry

Wetting agent

• Textile and Adhesive Industry

Shelf Life

Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life is 2 years in closed packaging.

Health & Safety

Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet).