Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride

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Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride Specification

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area; keep container tightly closed

Grade
Industrial grade

Refractive Rate
Not available

Shelf Life
12 months in original unopened packaging under recommended storage conditions

Purity
75% - 80% (in aqueous solution)

Smell
Slightly pungent

CAS No
124-64-1

Appearance
Liquid

Molecular Weight
188.57 g/mol

Application
Used as a biocide flame retardant and in water treatment processes

Melting Point
Decomposes before melting

Ph Level
2.5 - 4.0 (10% aqueous solution)

Properties
Biocidal flame-retardant and anti-microbial properties

Physical Form
Clear to pale yellow liquid

EINECS No
204-867-9

Density
1.40 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Usage
Primarily used in industrial water treatment and oilfield applications

Structural Formula
HOCH2P(OH)Cl-(CH2OH)3

Shape
Not applicable - liquid form

Ingredients
Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC)

Poisonous
YES

Taste
Not applicable for industrial use

Solubility
Highly soluble in water

HS Code
29310099

Molecular Formula
C4H12ClO4P

About Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride

Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC) is an organophosphorus compound with the chemical formula [P(CH2OH)4]Cl. The cation P(CH2OH)4+ is four-coordinate, as is typical for phosphonium salts. THPC has applications as a precursor to fire-retardant materials.

It is used for textile post-treatment, as a flame retardant for plastics and paper products, and also for organic synthesis

FAQs of Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride:

Q: What is Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC)?

A: Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC) is a chemical substance primarily used in industrial water treatment and oilfield applications. It has biocidal, flame-retardant, and anti-microbial properties.

Q: What is the physical form of THPC?

A: THPC is a liquid that appears clear to pale yellow in color. It is highly soluble in water.

Q: What is the chemical formula of THPC?

A: The molecular formula of THPC is C4H12ClO4P, and its structural formula is HOCH2P(OH)Cl-(CH2OH)3. Its molecular weight is 188.57 g/mol.

Q: What are the storage conditions for THPC?

A: THPC should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The container should be tightly closed to prevent moisture and air from entering. The shelf life of THPC is 12 months in original unopened packaging under recommended storage conditions.