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Is Tributyl phosphate vegetarian?

Tributyl phosphate

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Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is a synthetic organophosphorus compound, an ester of phosphoric acid and n-butanol, used as an extractant and plasticizer. It is fully synthetic and not derived from animals.

Also known as TBP
INCI name Tributyl phosphate
CAS number 126-73-8
EC number 204-800-2
CosIng ID 29386
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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