Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Trimellitate (TOTM) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- TOTM
- Trioctyl Trimellitate
- Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Benzene-1,2,4-Tricarboxylate
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate supplier enquiries in Malaysia commonly use the abbreviation TOTM or the trade name trioctyl trimellitate. This clear oily ester is selected mainly as a low-volatility plasticiser for flexible PVC and other compatible polymer formulations.
Commercial selections include general industrial, electrical cable, low-colour and low-volatility grades. Buyers may specify ester content, acidity, colour, moisture, density, viscosity, volatility, migration and electrical properties according to the compound and service requirement.
Applications include wire and cable insulation, heat-resistant PVC, automotive interiors, coated fabrics, hoses, gaskets, seals and selected process-fluid uses. TOTM is a separate trimellitate product from DOP, DOTP, DINP and DIDP and should not be treated as a generic plasticiser alias.
Send the required grade, specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 3319-31-1
- Formula
- C33H54O6
- Grade
- general industrial, electrical cable, low-colour, low-volatility
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid
TOTM grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General industrial TOTM | clear colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | ester content, acidity, colour, moisture, density and viscosity confirmed by grade | Primary plasticiser for flexible PVC and other compatible polymer systems requiring lower volatility than common general-purpose phthalates. | Confirm the required drum or IBC presentation with the quotation. |
| Electrical cable grade TOTM | clear oily liquid | ester content, acidity, moisture, volume resistivity and volatility confirmed against the cable specification | Wire and cable insulation or sheathing compounds designed for elevated temperature service and controlled electrical properties. | Confirm the required drum or IBC presentation with the quotation. |
| Low-colour TOTM | clear colourless oily liquid | colour, ester content, acidity and moisture confirmed against the formulation | Pale PVC, coated fabrics, sealants and other colour-sensitive formulations where the incoming plasticiser colour is tightly controlled. | Confirm the required drum or IBC presentation with the quotation. |
| Low-volatility TOTM | clear to pale yellow oily liquid | volatility, migration, ester content and viscosity confirmed by grade | Heat-resistant flexible compounds, gaskets, hoses and automotive interiors where long-term plasticiser retention is part of the product requirement. | Confirm the required drum or IBC presentation with the quotation. |
How to buy TOTM from ChemTrade
Request a quote for TOTM
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate, CAS 3319-31-1 | — |
| Typical controls | ester content, acidity, colour, moisture, density and viscosity confirmed by grade | — |
| Performance-grade controls | volatility, migration and electrical properties confirmed against the compound specification | — |
| Physical form | clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — |
TOTM applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers sealed, dry and protected from contamination and excessive heat. Follow the storage and handling information supplied with the quoted grade.
Common questions about TOTM
What is tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate used for?
TOTM is used mainly as a low-volatility plasticiser in flexible PVC for wire and cable, heat-resistant compounds, automotive parts, coated fabrics, hoses, seals and other products requiring strong plasticiser retention.
Is TOTM the same as trioctyl trimellitate?
Trioctyl trimellitate is the long-established trade name commonly shortened to TOTM. Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate states the ester identity more clearly, and the CAS number should be used where exact identification matters.
Is TOTM the same as DOP or DOTP?
No. TOTM is a trimellitate triester, DOP is a phthalate diester and DOTP is a terephthalate diester. They differ in identity, volatility, viscosity, compatibility and cost, so substitution requires formulation testing.
Which TOTM specifications matter for cable compounds?
Buyers commonly control ester content, acidity, moisture, colour, viscosity, volatility and volume resistivity. State the applicable cable-compound and ageing requirements so the grade can be matched correctly.
What information is needed for a TOTM quotation?
Provide the grade, chemical identity or CAS, colour and purity limits, volatility or electrical requirements, application, quantity, delivery location and required documents. Packing is confirmed with the quotation.