Santicizer® 154

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Organophosphates,

Phosphate Esters,

Phosphorous-based Compounds

Chemical Name

Tert-Butylphenyl Diphenyl Phosphate

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flame Retardant,

Plasticizer

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Flame Retardant,

Plasticizer

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Flame Retardants,

Performance Additives

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Flame Retardants,

Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Halogen-free

Materials Features

Excellent Compatibility,

Flame Retardant,

High Performance,

Improved Flexibility,

Improves Plasticity,

Low Smoke Emission,

Low Volatility,

Non-Halogenated

Benefits

• An active fire suppressant replacing other plasticizers which may act as fuels
• Compatibility in many polymer systems offers versatility
• High performing fire retardant triaryl phosphate
• Non-halogenated to avoid regulation and adverse perception
• Liquid fire retardant additive for applications with less need for plasticization
• Low volatility for plasticizer retention during processing

Features

Non-Halogenated, Best Flame Retardant, High Autoignition Temperature.

Comparative Product Properties of Santicizer® Phosphate Ester, Fire Retardant Plasticizers

Valtris offers a family of non-halogenated, phosphate ester, fire retardant plasticizers that formulators can utilize to add specific performance benefits to products in order to meet smoke and flame testing requirements for their applications. These products offer the dual benefits of fire retardant chemical interactions, and the replacement of traditional plasticizers which act as fuels.

	Fire Retardant	Smoke Suppressant	Plasticizer	Phosphorous Content
Santicizer® 154	+++	+	+	8.4%

 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Seating

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Floor Coatings

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Glazing & Window Elements,

Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing,

Siding & Trim

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Automotive Electronics

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings,

Performance Flooring

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Technical Fabrics

Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications

Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Building Wires & Power Cables,

Jacketing & Insulation

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Polyurethanes (PU),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Textiles

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Cables,

Coated Fabrics,

Flexible Packaging,

Food Wrap,

Pipes,

Roofing Membranes,

Siding Applications,

Tarpaulins,

Vinyl Sheets,

Wall Coverings,

Wires

Uses

Within the Santicizer® family of plasticizers, Santicizer® 154 offers the best fire retardant properties. Santicizer® 154’s non-halogen nature avoids adverse perceptions of halogenated fire retardants. Santicizer® 154 is a great option in many applications where fire resistance is paramount, but plasticization is not a key property or where plasticization may need to be compensated for.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear Liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acidity	max. 0.10	meq/g	—
Color	max. 100	—	APHA
Moisture Content	max. 0.15	%	KF
Phosphorous Content	8.4	%	—
Specific Gravity	1.160-1.200	—	—
Viscosity (at 25°C)	58	cP	—

Valtris Santicizer® 154 vs. TCP (Tri-Cresyl Phosphate)

Santicizer® 154 is a triaryl phosphate ester with flame retardant properties suitable for use in a variety of polymer systems. Santicizer® 154 is very similar to TCP (Tri-Cresyl Phosphate) in both properties and flame retardancy. In many cases, Santicizer® 154 can be used as drop in replacement for Tri-Cresyl Phosphate.

Test	Santicizer® 154	TCP
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	371	368
Specific Gravity (25°C) Viscosity (mPas, 20°C)	1.18 58	1.18 70
% Phosphorus	8.4	8.4

The Santicizer® 154 and TCP are almost identical in product properties, with the Santicizer® 154 having slightly lower viscosity than the TCP, but all other properties being the same.

Physical Testing Properties in Vinyl Film at 67 phr:

Plasticizer	Tf°C	Volatility % Lost	Shore A Hardness	Water % Absorbed	Kerosene Extraction % Loss	Tensile (psi)	Elongation (%)
Santicizer® 154 Tri-Cresyl phosphate	-12.5 -14.2	3.1 1.3	74 72	0.49 0.26	1.4 2.4	2750 2670	350 360

Fire Properties in Vinyl Film at 67 phr:

Plasticizer	Heat Stability	Fluxing Rate	Electrical Properties	Vertical Burn	% Light Transmittance	Oxygen Index
Santicizer® 154 Tri-Cresyl phosphate	Fair Fair	Excellent Excellent	Fair Good	V-O V-O	9 7	28.3 28.4

Both physical and fire testing properties show similar results and support the use of Santicizer® 154 as a drop-in replacement for Tri-Cresyl Phosphate.

Valtris Santicizer® 154 vs. TIPPP (Tri-isopropyl Phenyl Phosphate)

Santicizer® 154 is a triaryl phosphate ester with flame retardant properties suitable for use in a variety of polymer systems. Santicizer® 154 is very similar to TIPPP (Tri-isopropyl Phenyl Phosphate) in both properties and flame retardancy. In many cases, Santicizer® 154 can be used as drop-in replacement for TIPPP. 

Test	Santicizer® 154	TCP
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	371	368
Specific Gravity (25°C) Viscosity (mPas, 20°C)	1.18 58	1.18 70
% Phosphorus	8.4	8.4

The Santicizer® 154 and TIPPP are almost identical in product properties.

Physical Testing Properties in Vinyl Film at 67 phr: 

Plasticizer	Cold Temp Flex °C	Volatility % Lost	Shore A Hardness	Water % Absorbed	Kerosene Extraction % Loss
Santicizer® 154 Tri-Cresyl phosphate	-12.5 -14.2	3.1 2.9	74 77	0.08/0.49 0.07/0.40	1.4 1.9

Fire Properties in Vinyl Film at 67 phr:

Plasticizer	Heat Stability	Fluxing Rate	Electrical Properties	Vertical Burn	% Light Transmittance	Oxygen Index
Santicizer® 154 TIPPP	Fair Fair	Excellent Excellent	Fair Good	V-O V-O	9 10	29.5 29.3

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

IECSC (China),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Brazil,

Canada,

China (Mainland),

Mexico,

USA

Regional Availability

• Africa
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• North America