Triphenyl Phosphate

AKA: 115-86-6, Triphenylphosphate, Phosphoric acid, Triphenyl ester, Disflamoll TP, Celluflex TPP, Phosflex TPP, Triphenoxyphosphine oxide, Trifenylfosfat, Phenyl phosphate ((PhO)3PO)
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginTriphenyl phosphate is synthesized from phosphorus oxychloride and phenol through phosphorylation reactions. The compound is produced via catalytic coupling of these precursors under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.
Phosphoric acid, triphenyl ester
Solubility Insoluble (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C18H15O4P
Mol. Weight
326.30
CAS #
115-86-6
Form
Powder
State
Triphenyl phosphate appears as colorless crystals. (NTP, 1992)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Plasticiser
Antioxidant
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Adds flexibility
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating / plus 1 case report (CIR 760)
Mixed Sensitization Results
3 studies / 1 sensitizing / 2 not sensitizing / plus 4 case reports (CIR 760)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 760)
Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 5%
EU/SCCS limit: 5% in nail. Opinion: SCCS/1664/24
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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