Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) ≥98% Purity

Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) is a high-purity organophosphate solvent and extractant widely used in hydrometallurgy, solvent extraction chemistry, polymer modification, and analytical sample preparation. With a certified purity of ≥98%, controlled physicochemical properties, and low volatility, this TBP is suitable for laboratory research, industrial processing, and chemical synthesis workflows.

Its excellent performance as an extractant for metal ions—including uranium, thorium, and rare earths—makes it essential in nuclear chemistry and metallurgical applications, while its solvency and compatibility also support organic synthesis, resin modification, and plasticizer formulations.

Key Features

• High-purity (≥98%) Thermo Scientific grade organophosphate solvent.
• Ideal extractant for metal ion separation and hydrometallurgical processes.
• Colourless, odourless liquid with consistent density and refractive index.
• Wide temperature stability (melting point –80 °C; boiling point 155–156 °C at 10 mmHg).
• High flash point (152 °C) enhances handling safety.
• Suitable for analytical sample prep, solvent extraction, and industrial chemistry.
• Available in 250 mL, 1 L, and 5 L glass bottle formats.

Applications

1. Solvent Extraction & Hydrometallurgy

• Widely used to extract:
  • Uranium and thorium
  • Rare earth elements (REEs)
  • Metal ions in complex acidic systems
• Suitable for PUREX-type processes and other liquid–liquid extraction operations.

2. Analytical Chemistry

• Solvent for organic separations and pre-concentration of analytes.
• Employed in sample cleanup, partitioning, and phase-transfer methods.

3. Industrial & Synthetic Chemistry

• Used as a plasticizer, flame retardant component, and processing aid.
• Effective in polymer and resin modification.

4. Laboratory Solvent Applications

• General-purpose organophosphate solvent for extractions, blending, and specialized reagents.

Technical Specifications

Ordering Information

Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (≥98%) is a high-quality, reliable organophosphate solvent essential for solvent extraction, metal ion separation, and industrial chemical processes. With controlled purity, excellent thermal stability, and consistent physical parameters, it supports both analytical and large-scale industrial workflows.