Product Name: Polyester Durable Flame Retardant Dye Bath
Product Type: Synthetic textile chemical blend for industrial dyeing
Chemical Family: Phosphorus-based flame retardant with proprietary additives
Supplier Details: FireSafe Textiles Ltd., 453 Industrial Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Contact Number: 1-800-555-9432
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Intended Use: Bath additive for polyester fiber flame resistance; not for home or small-batch applications
OSHA Hazard Class: Acute toxicity (Category 4, oral and dermal), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye damage (Category 2A)
GHS Label Elements: Pictograms for irritant and exclamation mark, Signal word “Warning”
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation or skin contact may cause irritation, redness, or rash; prolonged exposure can affect respiratory system; ingestion can lead to nausea, headache, or vomiting
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects; avoid uncontrolled release into drains, soil, or waterways
NFPA Rating: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
Main Ingredients:
Phosphonate Ester (CAS: 67859-31-0) — 40-55%
Proprietary Flame Retardant Additive — 10-20%
Sodium Polyphosphate (CAS: 68915-31-1) — 5-10%
Dispersing Agent — 2-5%, identity withheld as trade secret
Water — Balance
Impurities/Stabilizers: Minor presence of antifoaming agents and surfactants (<2%)
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical attention if breathing remains affected or wheezing begins
Skin contact: Rinse under running water for a minimum of 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, consult doctor for persistent irritation
Eye contact: Flush copiously with water for at least 20 minutes, lifting eyelids to ensure thorough washing, get prompt medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink a glass of water, seek advice from a poison center or medical professional
Notes for Doctor: Treat symptoms, consider possibility of delayed pulmonary edema after overexposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use CO2, dry chemical powder, foam, or water spray as appropriate for surroundings
Specific Hazards: Heating may release phosphorous oxides, carbon monoxide, and irritating fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Precautions: Avoid inhaling combustion byproducts; keep run-off away from drains and open water
Special Procedures: Cool exposed containers using water spray to prevent explosion from pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Wear impermeable gloves, goggles, and chemical-resistant apron; ensure proper ventilation
Environmental Protection: Prevent entry into drains or waterways; contain spillage using sand, earth, or inert material.
Clean-up Method: Absorb with non-combustible absorbent (sand, soil), sweep up and transfer to labeled waste drum; clean spill area with detergent and water.
Disposal: Collected material to be sent to approved chemical waste facility according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Handling: Avoid direct contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; wash hands after use; only trained staff should access bulk containers
Storage: Store in tightly closed, clearly labeled plastic drums, away from direct sunlight and incompatible chemicals—such as oxidizers and acids—in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse
Special Measures: Maintain spill kits and eyewash stations close to worksite; do not store above 30°C or freeze
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents—risk of hazardous reaction
Exposure Limits: No OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits for major ingredients; use prudent workplace practices
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation strongly advised; keep airborne dust and vapors as low as possible
Personal Protection: Nitrile or neoprene gloves, splash goggles, synthetic rubber boots, chemical apron; avoid wearing contact lenses around concentrated material
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH-approved respirator if airborne levels can be expected to exceed recommended guidelines or in poorly ventilated workspaces
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after use before breaks or meals; change contaminated clothing promptly
Physical State: Slightly viscous liquid
Color: Clear to faint yellow
Odor: Low, mild chemical
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Minus 5°C (super-cooled blend may thicken but not freeze easily)
Boiling Range: Over 120°C
Solubility in Water: Completely miscible
pH (as supplied): 6.0 - 7.5
Vapor Pressure: Low, negligible at room temperature
Specific Gravity: 1.20 – 1.25
Flash Point: Over 93°C (non-flammable under normal use)
Viscosity: Moderately viscous at room temperature, flows well at temperatures above 15°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and use discipline
Reactivity: No strong reactivity with most textile chemical agents; hazardous exothermic reactions with concentrated acids
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with strong acids, exposure to heat sources above 50°C, freezing below minus 5°C; avoid physical shock from dropping drums
Incompatible Materials: Halogens, peroxides, alkali metals
Hazardous Decomposition: Phosphorous oxides, carbon dioxide and monoxide, low quantities of nitrogen oxides on combustion
Acute Toxicity: Based on analogs: oral LD50 (rat) above 2,000 mg/kg; dermal LD50 (rabbit) above 2,000 mg/kg
Chronic Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated overexposure to vapor or mist can irritate airways and skin
Sensitization: Not known to trigger skin allergy or respiratory hypersensitivity after normal handling
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No components IARC-listed or anticipated as carcinogens; not mutagenic in in-vitro testing
Developmental Toxicity: No evidence for teratogenicity according to supplier data
Irritation: Can cause moderate to severe eye irritation; redness and burning of skin possible from prolonged exposure
Aquatic Toxicity: Fish and daphnia EC50 estimated at 10-100 mg/L; avoid discharge to natural water systems
Persistence and Degradability: Main ingredients slowly degrade under natural conditions; phosphorus components can foster algal blooms if wastewater is not effectively treated
Bioaccumulative Potential: No known evidence for major bioaccumulation; rapidly excreted from exposed organisms
Soil Impact: Possible impact on earthworm health if large spills reach soil environment
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to leach into drinking water reservoirs; risk of local ecological disruption
Disposal Method: Collect waste liquid or solid residues in appropriately labeled hazardous waste drums; follow local authority requirements for incineration or chemical waste landfill
Container Handling: Thoroughly rinse empty drums three times before sending for recycling or proper disposal; never discharge rinsate into sewer or open ground
Sewage Disposal: Do not release into municipal sewage unless approved by regulatory authority and only after suitable on-site wastewater treatment
Waste Codes: Consult EPA or relevant authorities for current hazardous waste designation
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods by DOT, IATA, or IMDG rules for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated (non-flammable, non-toxic); review packaging integrity before loading
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Transport Precautions: Ship in upright drums, tightly sealed; keep away from food and feedstuffs; do not stack containers beyond manufacturer recommendations
Emergency Guide: In event of transport spill, clean by standard industrial methods without entering confined space
US Federal Regulations: All major ingredients TSCA-listed, not subject to Section 313 SARA Title III reporting; not regulated as hazardous waste under RCRA
State Regulations: May trigger right-to-know reporting in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (consult recent state lists)
International: Ingredients included in European REACH registration, not listed on Annex XIV (authorization) or XVII (restriction)
Workplace Labelling: Must show “Irritant” and “Environmental Hazard” pictograms; provide access to safety datasheet for all workers
Chemical Inventory: Components reported to Canadian DSL/NDSL and Australian AICS
