Product Name: Fire Resistant Mflam THPS for Cotton
Manufacturer: Locate details on the packaging or authorized suppliers
Intended Use: Protection of cotton textiles through flame-retardant treatment
Contact Information: Emergency number and address found on the manufacturer’s website or package
Chemical Family: Phosphonium compounds blend designed for textile safety
Product Code: Check product label for batch and lot information
Primary Hazards: Eye irritation, mild skin discomfort, possible respiratory tract irritation on long exposure
Warning Symbols: GHS07 (exclamation mark) for irritation, GHS05 (corrosive) only in concentrated forms
Emergency Overview: White to off-white liquid, slightly pungent odor, avoid direct contact
Environmental Hazards: Potential risk to aquatic environments if released in large amounts
Active Ingredient: Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (THPS), typically 70–80%
Other Ingredients: Water (diluent), stabilizers (<3%), minor corrosion inhibitors
CAS Number: 55566-30-8 (THPS)
Impurities: Minimal, check latest certificate for trace substances
Eye Contact: Rinse with steady stream of cool water for at least 15 minutes, remove contacts if safe
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly using soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, monitor for breathing difficulty, seek help if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Avoid inducing vomiting, rinse mouth, seek immediate medical attention
Advice to Doctors: Symptomatic treatment, monitor for delayed skin or allergic reactions
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder
Specific Hazards: Can produce carbon oxides, phosphorus oxides, and sulfur oxides during combustion
Protective Equipment: Standard firefighting gear with self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Guidance: Remove containers from fire zone if safe, prevent material from runoff into drains
Personal Protection: Gloves, chemical splash goggles, protective clothing
Spill Response: Absorb with sand, earth, or inert material, avoid waterway contamination
Cleaning Up: Collect residue into suitable drums, ventilate and wash spill site
Disposal: Ship material for specialized disposal following local and national rules
Reporting: Notify supervisor and relevant authorities as required by workplace policy
Handling: Use in a well-ventilated space, avoid contact with skin or eyes, never mix with strong oxidizers
Storage: Store in tightly sealed, labeled containers away from heat sources and sunlight
Temperature Range: Keep between 5°C and 35°C
Storage Life: Normally safe for use up to 12 months after delivery when kept sealed
Incompatibles: Strong acids, bases, and oxidizers accelerate breakdown or produce toxic gases
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recommended in processing areas
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Hand Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
Body Protection: Apron or work coverall resistant to liquid splashes
Respiratory Protection: Mask for handling dry powders or working in poorly ventilated zones
Hygiene Practices: Wash thoroughly after use, avoid eating or smoking near application zones
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Odor: Mildly pungent, not overpowering
pH: Range from 3.5 to 5.5
Boiling Point: Typically above 100°C
Melting Point: Not applicable as product is liquid
Solubility: Miscible with water
Specific Gravity: Around 1.2–1.3
Vapor Pressure: Low
Flash Point: Non-flammable
VOC Content: Negligible
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal working and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged exposure to open air, high temperatures, unintended mixtures
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents, acids, bases
Hazardous Reactions: No violent reactions under normal use
Decomposition Products: Phosphorous oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon oxides if burned
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity in standard test animals
Chronic Effects: Prolonged, repeated exposure can lead to mild irritation to skin and eyes
Sensitization: Rare, but some individuals may develop mild allergic skin reactions
Inhalation Risk: Mist can cause nose, throat or lung irritation
Carcinogenicity: No proven links in available studies
Reproductive Effects: Not anticipated based on available data
Environmental Fate: Biodegradable by standard wastewater treatment processes
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms if discharged in undiluted form
Persistence and Degradability: Breaks down over weeks in the environment
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely in natural settings
Soil Mobility: Moves readily with water, avoid ground contamination
Waste Management: Collect liquid and solid waste in drums approved for hazardous materials
Recommended Disposal: Send to authorized chemical waste incinerator or treatment facility
Empty Containers: Rinse before disposal, avoid reuse
Sewer Disposal: Not permitted without prior treatment
Regulations: Adhere to local, regional, and national laws for hazardous waste
Proper Shipping Name: Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate solution
UN Number: UN 2922 (if classified under corrosive substances)
Packaging Group: III
Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive, if concentration requires)
Labels: Properly displayed hazard diamonds and emergency cards
Transport Method: Keep upright, avoid stacking heavy loads, prevent leaks during shipment
Labeling: GHS pictograms for corrosiveness and irritation, detailed safety precautions required
Registration: Compliance with REACH, OSHA, and relevant chemical authorities for workplace chemicals
Other Laws: Check local worker-safety and environmental rules prior to use
Restrictions: Only licensed personnel may use bulk quantities in industrial settings
Document Retention: Maintain copies of SDS at point of use and with shipping paperwork
