Product Name: Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant for GF Polypropylene
Product Code: FR-GFPP-225
Manufacturer: Advanced Polymers Solutions Inc.
Address: 789 Industrial Park Avenue, City, State, Zip Code.
Emergency Contact Number: 1-800-555-1402 (24-hour response)
Recommended Use: Additive for improving fire resistance in glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene compounds.
Synonyms: Phosphinate blend, non-halogenated flame retardant, specialty additive for PP.
Restrictions on Use: Do not use in food-contact plastics or applications involving drinking water.
Supplier Contact: msds@advpolymsol.com
Classification: Acute toxicity, Eye irritation, Skin sensitizer.
GHS Label Elements: Exclamation mark, health hazard.
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: May cause eye irritation, may trigger skin allergy, harmful if swallowed, respiratory tract irritant.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, wear protective gloves and goggles, use only in ventilated areas, wash thoroughly after handling.
Physical Hazards: Fine powder could form explosive dust-air mixtures.
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
OSHA Defined Hazards: Not classified under OSHA's physical hazards.
Substance Name: Phosphinate Polymer Blend
Chemical Family: Organophosphorus compounds
CAS Number: 123456-78-9
Concentration: 78-87%
Supporting Additive: Melamine polyphosphate
CAS Number: 218768-87-1
Concentration: 5-12%
Other Ingredients: Proprietary stabilizers, antistatic agents
Impurities: Trace residual solvents below 0.01%
General Advice: Move away from source of exposure and get medical help if reactions appear severe.
If Inhaled: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest, seek medical attention for ongoing cough or shortness of breath.
If On Skin: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed skin with soap and water, see a doctor if rash or irritation develops.
If In Eyes: Flush carefully with clean water for 20 minutes; lift eyelids to remove particles, obtain professional care if irritation lingers.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, get medical help right away.
Most Important Symptoms: Redness of eyes and skin, coughing, sense of choking if dust inhaled.
Advice for Doctor: Treat symptomatically, monitor respiratory function as precaution.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide. Choose agent suitable for surrounding material.
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jets can spread burning powder.
Specific Hazards: Decomposition fumes include phosphorus oxides, carbon oxides, and nitric oxides.
Protective Equipment: Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) plus chemical-resistant clothing.
Firefighting Instructions: Keep containers cool with spray, fight fire from upwind, avoid breathing fumes.
Explosion Risks: Dust could ignite if dispersed in air in presence of spark or high heat.
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust contact, wear respirator, gloves, goggles, and disposable work clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Block entry into drains, sewers, and waterways. Inform authorities in case of large spill.
Cleanup Methods: Use HEPA vacuum cleaner or sweep carefully, avoid creating airborne dust. Place collected material in labeled plastic barrels.
Disposal: Treat as chemical waste, consult local, regional, and federal disposal guidelines.
Decontamination: Wash all tools and exposed areas with soapy water, dispose of cleaning solutions as hazardous waste.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Always use in area with good airflow, keep away from heat, open flames, and sparks, avoid eating and drinking during operation.
Protective Actions: Wear protective jacket, chemical proof gloves, eye and face protection.
Safe Storage Conditions: Store only in original packaging, tightly closed, away from oxidizers, food, feed, or water sources.
Temperature Range: Keep cool, below 30°C, avoid direct sunlight or areas with temperature swings.
Incompatibles: Mineral acids, oxidizing substances, reducing agents, strong bases.
Other Storage Notes: Use secondary containment for packaging, post hazard communication sign, restrict access to trained staff.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific exposure limit set; use general dust limits: OSHA PEL 15 mg/m3 (total dust), 5 mg/m3 (respirable).
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation preferred, use sealed material transfer where feasible.
Personal Protection: Chemical splash goggles, tested gloves (nitrile preferred), flame-resistant coveralls, NIOSH-approved P3 particulate respirator when handling powder.
Hygiene Measures: No food or drink in work area, wash hands and arms after work, shower after large-scale spill cleanup.
Environmental Controls: Use dust collection on process equipment, monitor workplace air for dust.
Appearance: Fine off-white or pale yellow powder
Odor: Faint, typically ammoniacal
pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5–8.5, 1% aqueous suspension)
Melting Range: 250–320°C (decomposes before melting wholly)
Initial Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable in solid form, dust may ignite at high temperatures
Self-Ignition Temperature: Above 420°C
Bulk Density: 0.45–0.62 g/cm3
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, slight solubility in polar organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Partition Coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): < 2
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Particle Size: Median around 15 microns
Decomposition Products: Phosphorus oxides, amines, nitrous vapors
Chemical Stability: Remains stable at standard storage and handling temperatures.
Reactivity: Shows limited reactivity with strong acids and oxidizers.
Hazardous Reactions: Incompatible mixtures with strong mineral acids may trigger rapid breakdown.
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, open flames, excessive friction or ventilation failure.
Incompatible Materials: Peroxide-based compounds, alkali metal hydrates, halogens.
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal breakdown releases phosphorus oxides, irritating amines, and traces of ammonia.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats: 2100 mg/kg; inhalation LC50 not available.
Skin Contact: May trigger allergic reaction; patch tests in volunteers show transient redness.
Eye Irritation: Redness and watering in animal studies; resolves after showering with water.
Chronic Effects: No data on long-term carcinogenicity; standard mutagenic assays carried out at testing labs showed negative results.
Respiratory Sensitization: Workers in dust-prone environments sometimes show dry cough, mild wheezing.
Other Health Effects: No adverse impacts tracked in people under standard use for over 5 years in plastic compounding.
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (96h, fish): 6.2 mg/L. Daphnia EC50 (48h): 3.4 mg/L.
Chronic Toxicity: Adverse effects documented in aquatic invertebrates after repeated exposure at water concentrations >2 mg/L.
Persistence and Degradability: Degrades slowly by hydrolysis in natural waters, several months expected for basic breakdown.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Limited partitioning to fat tissues, unlikely to persist in higher food chains.
Mobility in Soil: Binds to soil particles, potential groundwater risk from large-scale spill is low.
Other Ecological Notes: Sensitive downstream species (algae, small invertebrates) may be affected disproportionally.
Waste Treatment Recommendations: Dispose at approved chemical waste incinerators or solid waste landfills certified for industrial additives.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple-rinse and store for licensed chemical disposal; do not reuse packaging for food or drink.
Local Guidelines: Follow all regional regulatory instructions, coordinate with hazardous waste authorities.
Unused Product: Send containers to hazardous materials contractor.
Precautionary Disposal: Keep away from groundwater recharge zones, avoid open air burning.
UN Number: 3077
Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Phosphinate Flame Retardant Blend)
Packaging Group: III
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions: Packages must show hazard label and correct shipping name. Cover powder leaks prior to transit.
Transport By Road/Rail: Comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) rules.
Transport By Sea/Air: IMDG code applies at seaports, IATA rules aboard flights.
Handling During Transport: Keep dry, avoid stacking heavy material on top, check for ruptures immediately upon receipt.
TSCA Status: Registered
REACH Registration: Complies with EC 1907/2006 for manufacturing volume in Europe.
OSHA Hazards: Skin and respiratory irritant as per workplace hazard standards.
SARA Title III: Not listed for Section 302, 304 or 313.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain chemicals listed as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Canadian WHMIS Classification: D2B/Toxic material causing other effects
Other Regulations: Follows German Water Hazard Class 2 (WGK)
Labeling Requirements: Caution symbol, warning phrase for aquatics, advisory for protective measures.
