Tag: Tributyl Phosphate

Specialty Plasticizers: Tributyl Phosphate

Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) is a specialty plasticizer useful in a variety of applications such as coatings, lacquers, ink, as well as plastic and vinyl resins. One of the primary advantages of Tributyl phosphate and other similar Phosphate Ester plasticizers in comparison with Phthalates is that the Phosphate esters have improved fire retardancy properties. While PVC... Read more »

Phosphates as Defoamers

In concrete, producing an effective concrete-air content is a vital aspect.  Though the air reduces the strength of the concrete, the air does add compressibility to the concrete. This makes the concrete more durable through temperature changes allowing the concrete bend and flex in very high or very low temperature conditions. There are situations when... Read more »