Product Name: Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardant for Transparent Wood Coating
Product Code: FR-TWC-2024
Recommended Use: Fire protection additive in clear wood finishes
Supplier: SecureWood Chemicals Ltd., 189 Elmwood Ave., Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC: 1-800-262-8200
Phone Number: (704) 555-0132
Manufacturer: SecureWood Chemicals, LLC
Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2), Harmful if swallowed
Label Elements: Exclamation mark symbol, hazard statements about eye and skin irritation, advice to avoid breathing dust or vapors
Signal Word: Warning
Hazards: Causes moderate eye irritation, mild skin irritation, can trigger respiratory irritation in dusty conditions, risk of ingestion causing nausea
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves and safety goggles, wash hands after handling, do not eat or drink onsite, ventilate work area, keep away from food
Phosphoric acid ester ammonium salt: 45-55% — flame retardant action, CAS: 12345-67-8
Ammonium polyphosphate: 20-28% — fire resistance boosting, CAS: 68333-79-9
Silane coupling agent: 5-10% — transparency and adhesion, CAS: 1760-24-3
Water: 10-20% — carrier
Minor additives and stabilizer: 1-3% — shelf-life extension, proprietary
Hazardous Components: None at or above thresholds requiring disclosure under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with lukewarm water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue flushing, seek help if irritation stays
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, get medical advice if discomfort lasts or any rash starts
Inhalation: Move out to fresh air and keep comfortable, seek medical advice if cough or throat burn develops, avoid further exposure
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink two glasses of water, get immediate medical attention
Most Important Symptoms: Itching, redness, burning, throat dryness, upset stomach
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet can scatter product
Special Hazards from Combustion: Phosphorus oxides, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, fumes causing irritation
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant gloves, standard turnout gear
Specific Tactics: Keep containers cool with water, contain runoff to prevent pollution
Personal Precautions: Put on gloves, chemical goggles, dust mask if working with powder
Environmental Precautions: Block spills from reaching drains, soil, surface water
Cleanup Methods: Soak up with vermiculite or dry sand, sweep or vacuum scoop into bins, wash leftover with mild detergent and rinse, ventilate space
Waste Disposal: Place waste, used cleanup material in tightly sealed drum for regulated disposal, follow local hazardous waste rules
Safe Handling Advice: Avoid breathing fumes or dust, avoid skin and eye contact, no food or drinks in work area, wash hands after use, keep away from open flames
Storage Conditions: Store in original, tightly closed plastic drums at room temperature, out of sunlight, away from incompatible chemicals (strong acids, oxidizers, strong bases), not for use near food or animal feed
Shelf Life: 24 months if kept unopened in cool, dry place
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, reactive metals, oxidizers
Engineering Controls: Good room ventilation, local exhaust or fume hood during mixing
Exposure Limits: No OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV specific for formulation, avoid prolonged exposure
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, nitrile or PVC gloves, long sleeves, apron, N95 mask if sanding dry product
Hygiene: Change out of work clothing after use, do not launder at home, keep soiled items apart
Physical State: Slightly viscous liquid
Color: Clear to very pale yellow
Odor: Mild ammoniacal scent
pH: 6.5-7.5
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Below 0°C (freezing point), decomposes above 180°C
Boiling Point/Range: >100°C
Flash Point: Non-flammable
Solubility: Miscible with water
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 20°C
Density: 1.08-1.11 g/cm³
Viscosity: 12-18 mPa.s
Decomposition Temperature: Above 150°C gives off ammonia and phosphorus oxides
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal use, no hazardous polymerization
Reactivity: Can react with strong acids, strong bases, or oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides from fire or strong heating
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, direct sunlight, freezing
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals
Likely Routes of Exposure: Eye, skin, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Effects: Red eyes, mild skin itching, upper airway irritation, mild gastric upset
Chronic Effects: None expected at recommended use levels
Toxicity Data: LD50 (oral/rat): >5,000 mg/kg; LC50 (inhalation/rat): >5 mg/L
Sensitization: Not known to trigger allergies
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not known as mutagen or carcinogen
Aquatic Toxicity: Slight hazard to fish and aquatic life, LC50 (fish, 96h) >100 mg/L
Mobility: Product dissolves in water, can travel in surface runoff
Persistence and Degradability: Major ingredients break down in soil and water, not considered persistent
Bioaccumulation: Low potential
Other Hazards: Avoid spills into natural waterways, large releases may lead to localized eutrophication
Product Disposal: Treat as non-hazardous chemical waste under most regulations, but avoid mixing with paper or food waste
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse emptied containers, dispose per municipal requirements, never recycle for food use
Waste Codes: Not listed under US EPA RCRA hazardous waste
Special Precautions: Follow state and federal guidance for chemical waste, incinerate if possible, do not dump in drains or outdoors
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally friendly flame retardant dispersion
Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods
Packing Group: Not applicable
Labels: None
Special Transport Precautions: Secure containers, prevent leaks, keep cool during shipment, separate from strong acids and oxidizers
OSHA Status: Meets hazard communication standards, not classified as highly hazardous
SARA Title III: No listed ingredients present at reportable levels
TSCA Status: All ingredients listed or exempted
Canadian WHMIS: Classified as irritant
EU Regulations: Not classified as hazardous under REACH, no SVHC components
Other National/Local Regulations: Complies with applicable chemical regulations in jurisdiction of sale and use
