Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) ≥99+% Purity

Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) is a high-purity organophosphate solvent and extractant, widely used in hydrometallurgy, nuclear chemistry, solvent extraction processes, polymer modification, and analytical sample preparation. With a certified purity of ≥99.0% (GC), this grade provides maximum performance for demanding industrial, metallurgical, and laboratory applications.

TBP’s excellent solvating capability, thermal stability, and selective extraction characteristics make it an industry-standard reagent for metal ion separation, including uranium, thorium, and rare earth elements. It is also used as a plasticizer, dispersing agent, and specialty solvent in synthetic chemistry and material processing.

Key Features

• Ultra-high purity (≥99.0% GC) for consistent and dependable extraction performance.
• Conforms to specification by infrared spectrum authentication.
• Clear, low-color (≤50 APHA) liquid with controlled refractive index.
• Excellent solvent for metal extraction, especially in nuclear & hydrometallurgy applications.
• High boiling point (289 °C) and stable physical profile for demanding operations.
• Low water content (≤0.2%) ensures optimal extraction efficiency.
• Available in 1 L, 2.5 L, and 10 L packaging for laboratory and industrial-scale use.

Applications

Hydrometallurgy & Nuclear Chemistry

• Solvent for uranium, thorium, plutonium, and rare earth element extraction.
• Key component in PUREX-type and other solvent extraction flowsheets.

Analytical & Preparative Chemistry

• Used for pre-concentration, phase-transfer, and sample cleanup.
• Supports analytical procedures that require high-purity organophosphate solvents.

Industrial & Synthetic Chemistry

• Functions as a plasticizer, softening agent, and processing aid.
• Applied in resin modification, coatings, catalysts, and specialty formulations.

General Laboratory Use

• Solvent for organic extractions, dispersions, and chemical transformations.

Technical Specifications

Ordering Information

Thermo Scientific™ Tributyl Phosphate (TBP) ≥99+% is a premium, high-purity organophosphate solvent designed for demanding extraction processes, hydrometallurgical applications, and industrial chemical operations. Its strict specifications—high GC purity, low water content, controlled refractive index, and stable thermal properties—ensure exceptional performance in both laboratory and large-scale industrial workflows.