Product Name: Flame Retardant Masterbatch (for Nylon 6 and Nylon 66)
Manufacturer: [Insert Manufacturer Name]
Contact Details: [Insert Address, Telephone Number, Emergency Contact]
Recommended Use: Used as a flame retardant additive in nylon-based plastic fabrication, electrical components, and automotive parts.
Restrictions on Use: Not intended for food contact applications, medical devices, or household uses outside of manufacturing settings.
GHS Classification: Eye Irritation Category 2, Skin Irritation Category 2, May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Label Elements: Signal Word: Warning. Pictograms: Exclamation Mark.
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, May create dust that causes respiratory issues, Possible toxic pyrolysis products during overheating.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust and fumes, Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection, Work in a ventilated area.
Nylon 6 or Nylon 66 Resin: 60–90% by weight, CAS: 32131-17-2, 32131-17-3
Brominated Flame Retardant: 10–25% by weight, CAS: [insert appropriate CAS, e.g. 1163-19-5 if Decabromodiphenyl ether]
Antimony Trioxide: 0–10% by weight, CAS: 1309-64-4
Carrier Additives: Proprietary, usually polymer-compatible waxes, stabilizers, and pigments; not considered hazardous under normal conditions.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical help for persistent irritation.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, consult a doctor if irritation continues.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice especially if symptoms appear or persist.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Specific Hazards: Toxic and irritating gases like hydrogen bromide, antimony compounds, and carbon oxides may develop when burned.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use self-contained breathing apparatus, complete protective equipment, keep upwind to avoid inhalation.
Precautions: Contain contaminated runoff, avoid release into soil and water, use proper methods for dealing with residues.
Personal Protection: Wear goggles, gloves, and long sleeves, ensure proper ventilation, avoid creating dust clouds.
Spill Clean-Up: Sweep up mechanically, place in labeled containers for disposal, avoid dispersing dust into the air.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, surface water, or soil, report significant spillage to local authorities.
Handling: Operate equipment to minimize dust, ground all handling equipment, keep away from ignition sources and strong oxidizers, prohibit smoking or open flame in processing areas.
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas, keep containers tightly closed, protect from sunlight and moisture, isolate from incompatible substances such as strong acids and bases.
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL for antimony trioxide is 0.5 mg/m³ (TWA), no specific limits for most brominated agents, use general dust limits.
Engineering Controls: Install local exhaust ventilation, use general air dilution, limit dust build-up on equipment and floors.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, tight-sealing eye protection, and dust-proof respirators if dust or fumes are present; always wear long-sleeved clothing and closed footwear.
Appearance: White to off-white or grey granular or pelletized solid, slight chemical odor.
Odor Threshold: Not established.
Melting Point/Range: 215–260°C, depending on polymer grade.
Boiling Point: Not applicable for solid products.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Density: 1.15–1.50 g/cm³.
pH: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not determined for masterbatch; constituent resins >300°C (closed cup).
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions, avoid overheating and exposure to strong oxidizing or reducing agents.
Hazardous Reactions: May produce hazardous decomposition byproducts such as hydrogen bromide and antimony oxides during combustion or thermal degradation.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with open flame, heat above recommended process temperature, incompatible chemicals such as acids and halogens.
Acute Toxicity: May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation; primary hazards due to inhalation of dust and fumes; repeated contact can lead to dermatitis.
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged inhalation of antimony compounds linked to lung effects, possible risk of long-term toxicity from brominated ingredients, some flame retardants are under scrutiny for persistent organic pollutant potential.
Carcinogenicity: Antimony trioxide is classified as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) by IARC.
Sensitization: No known significant risk of skin sensitization based on available data.
Aquatic Toxicity: Moderate risk to aquatic organisms if released in large quantities; product is not readily biodegradable and can persist in soils and sediments.
Bioaccumulation: Possible accumulation in organisms and food chains, especially for organic brominated compounds.
Mobility: Granular polymers may settle or be transported via stormwater runoff if spilled outdoors.
Other Hazards: Persistent organic pollutants, careful management essential to reduce long-term impacts on water bodies and wildlife.
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect spills for reuse or disposal as solid industrial waste, do not flush to sewer or waterway, incinerate only at approved facilities capable of handling halogenated materials.
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers, dispose according to local regulations, avoid landfill if possible due to persistence of halogenated components.
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods for road, rail, sea or air transport, unless dust or other regulated hazardous component exceeds thresholds.
Proper Shipping Name: Plastic Compound, non-hazardous unless otherwise labeled.
Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
Special Precautions: Protect from physical damage and moisture during transport, avoid cross-contamination with food or feed.
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Product components may appear on inventories such as TSCA (US), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada); check for site-specific reporting thresholds for antimony, brominated retardants, and other ingredients.
Labeling Requirements: Supply appropriate hazard information, comply with workplace chemical safety standards, ensure training on use and handling.
Restrictions: Some jurisdictions restrict use of certain flame retardant compounds—verify all compliance and notification duties before manufacture or import.
