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Inert Reassessment Document for Triethyl Phosphate - CAS No. 78-40-0

Triethyl phosphate is used as an industrial catalyst, a desensitizing agent for peroxides,-an ethylating agent, a plasticizer for resins, plastics, and gums. It is also used in small amounts as a solvent, a flame retardant, an anti-foaming agent, and an intermediate in the production of various chemicals.

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Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Triethyl Phosphate (PDF)(12 pp, 647 K)