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Is Tricresyl Phosphate vegetarian?

Tricresyl Phosphate

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Tricresyl phosphate is a synthetic organophosphate compound mixture used as a flame retardant, plasticizer, and antiwear additive in lubricants. It is manufactured chemically from cresol and phosphorus-based reagents such as phosphorus oxychloride.

Also known as Phosphoric Acid, Tris(Methylphenyl) Ester, TCP
INCI name Tricresyl Phosphate
CAS number 1330-78-5
EC number 215-548-8
CosIng ID 84631
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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