M. Susser, Z. Stein
Apr 1, 1957
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British Journal of Industrial Medicine
Abstract
Tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate (T.O.C.P.) is an organic phosphorus compound commonly used in industry as a plasticizer, and is so used in the manufacture of lacquers, dopes, synthetic fabrics, and synthetic lignin resin; it is used as a water-proofing agent in textile manufacture. It is said to be an excellent grinding medium for pigments; it is also used in making polyvinyl chloride sheeting and for the recovery of phenol residues from gas-plant effluents. The vapour pressure of T.O.C.P. is 0-01 mm. Hg at 200 C. Its solubility in water is less than 0 002 % at 860 C. and even less at lower temperatures, but T.O.C.P. is readily soluble in all common organic solvents, including alcohol, and in most vegetable oils. It is chemically stable and resists hydrolysis.