Flame Retardant TCPP Tris(1-Chloro-2-Propyl) Phosphate CAS 13674-84-5

Product Introduction: 

• Full Name: Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate

• Abbreviation: TCPP (also commonly known as TCIPP)

• CAS Registry Number: 13674-84-5

Detailed Information about TCPP (13674-84-5)

1. What is it?
TCPP is an organophosphate flame retardant (OPFR). It is a chlorinated phosphate ester. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid.

2. Primary Use: Flame Retardant
Its main function is to reduce the flammability of materials. It works by interfering with the combustion process at a chemical level.

3. Common Applications
You will find TCPP in a wide variety of materials and products, most notably:

• Flexible and Rigid Polyurethane Foam: This is its largest application.

• Furniture Upholstery

• Mattresses

• Car Seats and Interior Padding

• Sound Insulation Panels

• Construction Materials:

• Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation

• Plastics, Resins, and Textiles

4. Key Characteristics & Concerns

• Additive, Not Reactive: TCPP is mixed into the material but does not form a permanent chemical bond. This means it can slowly leach out or volatilize into the environment over time (from your couch, car interior, or insulation).

• Ubiquitous in the Environment: Because of its widespread use and tendency to leach out, TCPP is now commonly detected in indoor air, dust, water (including drinking water), and even in human urine samples.

• Health and Environmental Concerns: It is a subject of ongoing regulatory scrutiny and scientific research due to potential health effects. While the full extent is still being studied, concerns have been raised about:

• Potential toxicity to aquatic life.

• Possible endocrine disruption.

• General health effects from chronic exposure.