Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate

Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
Names
IUPAC name
Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate
Other names
Fyrol HB 32
Tris
Identifiers
126-72-7 YesY
ChemSpider 29089
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PubChem 31356
Properties
C9H15Br6O4P
Molar mass 697.61 g·mol−1
Density 2.24 g/cm3[1]
Insoluble[1]
Hazards
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 blacklisted.


See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the IFA
  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.
  3. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs
  4. CPSC Bans TRIS-Treated Children's Garments, Consumer Product Safety Commission


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