NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Triorthocresyl phosphate CAS 78-30-8
(CH3C6H40)3PO RTECS TD0350000
Synonyms & Trade Names
TCP, TOCP, Tri-o-cresyl ester of phosphoric acid, Tri-o-cresyl phosphate
DOT ID & Guide
2574 151
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.1 mg/m3
IDLH 40 mg/m3 See: 78308 Conversion
Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow, odorless liquid or solid (below 52°F).
MW: 368.4
BP: 770°F (Decomposes)
FRZ: 52°F
Sol: Slight
VP(77°F): 0.00002 mmHg
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 1.20
Fl.P: 437°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5037
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Important additional information about respirator selection
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 0.5 mg/m3: (APF = 5) Any dust and mist respirator
Up to 1 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirators/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 2.5 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter
Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 40 mg/m3: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure- demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Gastrointestinal disturbance; peripheral neuropathy; cramps in calves, paresthesia in feet or hands; weak feet, wrist drop, paralysis
Target Organs peripheral nervous system, central nervous system
See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 0961

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