Tetrakis Hydroxymethyl Phosphonium Chloride (THPC)
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Tetrakis Hydroxymethyl Phosphonium Chloride (THPC) General Information
Chemical Name: Tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium chloride
Synonyms: Tetrahydroxymethylphosphonium chloride, THPC
Chemical Formula: (HOCH2)4PCl
CAS Number: 124-64-1
EC Number: 204-707-7
Tetrakis Hydroxymethyl Phosphonium Chloride (THPC) Uses
THPC is used in textile industry in the production of flame-retardant and crease-resistant fabrics (especially cotton).
Recent researches show efficiency of THPC as an antioxidant for polyacrylamide gel (PAGAT) dosimeters used in x-ray computed tomography (CT).