Product Name: Cotton Flame Retardant
Recommended Use: Textile finishing for flammability reduction in cotton fabrics
Manufacturer: Flame Safe Solutions Inc., 129 Textile Park, Springfield, IL 62704, USA
Contact Information: +1-555-234-4455, support@flamesafe.com
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Product Code: FRCOT-2024
Classification: Skin Irritant (Category 2), Eye Irritant (Category 2A)
Warning Symbols: Exclamation Mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; prolonged exposure may worsen symptoms; inhalation of dust or fumes may cause respiratory discomfort
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves; avoid breathing dust; avoid contact with eyes; wash thoroughly after handling
Main Components: Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium chloride (THPC) 22-31%, Urea 40-49%, Water 25-35%, Proprietary polymer 1-5%, Minor stabilizer 0.5-1%
CAS Numbers: THPC: 124-64-1, Urea: 57-13-6
General Advice: Move to fresh air, consult doctor if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with soap and running water for 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for irritation or breathing difficulties
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical advice
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water jet directly on product as it may spread
Hazards from Combustion: May release toxic fumes of phosphorus oxides, nitrogen oxides, and hydrochloric acid
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Evacuate area, use water spray to cool containers, avoid inhalation of smoke
Protection: Wear gloves, eye protection, chemical-resistant clothing; avoid inhalation
Spill Response: Soak up with inert absorbent (sand, earth), sweep up, and collect in properly labeled containers
Environmental Precaution: Prevent runoff to drains, waterways, and soil
Decontamination: Wash area with water and detergent after clean-up
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, keep containers sealed, avoid mixing with oxidizing materials, wash hands after use
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight, store at temperatures between 4°C and 35°C, keep out of reach of children, segregate from food and beverages
Container Materials: Use original or chemically compatible containers only
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, maintain general ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat or apron, respiratory protection if mists are generated
Work Practices: No eating, drinking, or smoking while handling, wash thoroughly before breaks and after finishing work
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV for product; observe good industrial hygiene practices
Appearance: Clear to slightly opaque colorless solution
Odor: Slightly ammoniacal
pH: 4.0-6.0
Melting Point/Freezing Point: ~0°C
Boiling Point: 100°C
Flash Point: Not combustible
Solubility: Soluble in water
Specific Gravity: 1.20-1.28 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: <10 mmHg at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents, chlorinating agents
Decomposition: Forms toxic fumes on strong heating or burning
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, direct sunlight, incompatible materials
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur
Exposure Routes: Skin, eye, ingestion, inhalation
Acute Effects: Skin irritation, eye redness, coughing and throat irritation if inhaled, gastrointestinal upset if ingested
Chronic Effects: Frequent contact can result in dermatitis; no long-term carcinogenic or reproductive effects known from the listed components
Sensitization: Not classified as skin sensitizer but individuals sensitive to phosphonium or urea compounds may react
Symptoms: Redness, itching, discomfort, nausea
Aquatic Toxicity: THPC presents moderate hazard to aquatic life, avoid large releases into waterways
Degradability: Urea component expected to biodegrade with time; some ingredients are persistent
Mobility: Product dissolves and disperses easily in water, can migrate in soil if spilled
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation expected with current formulation
Further Ecological Info: Do not discharge to ground, drains, or water courses
Product Disposal: Collect in suitable containers and hand over to approved waste disposal company
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or disposing according to local regulations
Sewage Disposal: Avoid release to municipal sewage systems
Waste Codes: Dispose in line with local, state, and federal regulations (preferably hazardous waste procedures)
UN Number: Not regulated as hazardous material for road, rail, or air transport
Transport Hazard Class: None assigned
Packing Group: Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Special Precautions: Protect containers during transport, avoid temperature extremes
Emergency Response Guide Number: Not assigned
US TSCA Inventory: All ingredients are listed or exempt
SARA Title III: No reportable quantities
OSHA Status: Irritant
EU Regulations: REACH compliant, no substances of very high concern
Canada: Components listed on DSL or exempt
Other Info: Safety data supplied for guidance only; check current national and local regulations before handling and disposal
