Trimethyl Phosphate

CAS Number

512-56-1

Synonym

methyl phosphate; NCI-C03781; Phosphoric acid trimethyl ester; TMP; trimethoxyphosphine oxide; trimethyl orthophosphate

Occurrence/Use

Industrial catalyst, desensitizing agent for peroxides, ethylating agent, plasticizer, color inhibitor for fibers and other polymers, solvent for aromatic halogenations and nitrations, flame retardant, anti-foaming agent; stabilizer in pesticides

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria:	Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism

Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Listed as causing :	Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:	05/01/1996

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)

24 µg/day

Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision:	2001

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

Cancer:	Expedited Cancer Potency Values and No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) for Six Proposition 65 Carcinogens

Public notices related to this chemical

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Proposed Amendment To Section 12705 and Section 12805