Product Name: Flame Retardant Paste
Product Code: FRP-1001
Manufacturer: SafeGuard Chemicals Inc.
Address: 459 Industrial Park Road, Clifton, NJ 07012, USA
Emergency Contact: 1-800-555-6733 (24-hour helpline)
Recommended Use: Applied to textiles, paper, wood, flexible foams, plastic components to improve resistance to ignition and limit spread of fire.
Restrictions: Do not apply to food packaging, drinking water systems, or areas prone to direct sunlight without manufacturer approval.
GHS Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2B), Skin Sensitizer (Category 1), Acute Toxicity (Oral, Category 5)
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Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes mild skin irritation, may trigger allergic skin reactions, causes irritation to eyes if splashed, low acute oral toxicity if accidentally ingested, emits toxic fumes if overheated or during fire.
Precautionary Statements: Wear eye and skin protection, wash hands thoroughly after contact, avoid breathing vapors or mist, use only in well-ventilated spaces.
Main Ingredients:
Ammonium Polyphosphate | 40–60% | CAS 68333-79-9
Aluminum Hydroxide | 20–30% | CAS 21645-51-2
Diethanolamine | 3–5% | CAS 111-42-2
Water | 10–15% | CAS 7732-18-5
Proprietary Additives (Emulsifier, Dispersant) | 1–5%
Impurities: Trace heavy metals <0.1%, free formaldehyde <0.01%
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, loosen tight clothing, seek medical advice if cough or headache develops.
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with soap and plenty of running water, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, treat irritation with standard moisturizer.
Eye Contact: Flush carefully with water for 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical help if redness or pain lasts beyond flushing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, give water if conscious, call poison control or doctor promptly, watch for nausea or dizziness.
Suitable Extinguishing Agents: Dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide, water spray.
Unsuitable Agents: Avoid strong water streams as they may spread product.
Hazards: When heated strongly, emits ammonia, phosphine, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and irritating fumes.
Protective Equipment: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Procedures: Cool adjacent containers with water spray, keep out runoff to soil, drains, or waterways.
Personal Precautions: Use gloves, safety goggles, avoid breathing dust or mist, evacuate area for large spills.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers or watercourses.
Cleaning Methods: Scoop up spill with non-metal shovel, absorb residue with inert material (sand, earth), collect in approved waste container, wash area with copious water, dispose of by local regulation.
Handling: Wear chemical resistant gloves, long sleeves, avoid splashing, keep containers closed, use with ventilation and away from food and beverages.
Storage Conditions: Store below 35°C (95°F), keep drum tightly sealed, use original packaging, avoid freezing, separate from strong oxidizers, acids, and foodstuffs.
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with hypochlorite bleach, strong reducing agents, calcium salts.
Special Notices: Keep out of reach of children, use spill containment systems in storage rooms.
Control Limits: Ammonium polyphosphate — no specific OSHA or ACGIH limits, aluminum hydroxide — TWA 10 mg/m³ (total dust), diethanolamine — TWA 3 ppm.
Engineering Controls: Use exhaust ventilation, maintain low dust and vapor levels, use local extraction at filling stations.
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or rubber), splash-proof goggles, cotton coveralls, NIOSH-approved dust/vapor respirator if ventilation is limited.
Work Hygiene: Remove and launder clothing after use, avoid eating or drinking near handling zones.
Appearance: Creamy white paste, slight ammoniacal odor
pH: 6.5–8.0
Melting/Freezing Point: Below 0°C may solidify, thaws and regains texture
Boiling Point: Above 100°C
Solubility: Disperses in water but does not fully dissolve
Density: 1.36–1.44 g/cm³
Viscosity: Thick, spreadable paste, not free-flowing
Flammability: Non-flammable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Decomposition Temperature: Degrades above 210°C
Other Data: No explosive properties observed; not explosive under mechanical shock.
Stability: Stable at ordinary temperatures and pressure with proper handling.
Hazardous Reactions: Reaction possible with strong acids or caustic agents releases ammonia or other irritating gases.
Conditions to Avoid: Heating over 200°C, direct sunlight, or freezing.
Hazardous Decomposition: Ammonia, carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, phosphine if combusted.
Polymerization: No dangerous polymerization expected.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): More than 2000 mg/kg; low toxicity in single use
Skin Irritation: Mild, possible allergic reactions with sensitive individuals
Eye Effects: Redness, watering, temporary discomfort
Chronic Exposure: Possible skin sensitization after repeated exposure
Carcinogenicity: No component listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not found to cause genetic damage in standard tests
Additional Effects: Inhalation of dust or fumes can aggravate asthma or lung conditions.
Ecotoxicity: Toxic in high concentrations to aquatic life, especially in confined streams or ponds.
Persistence: Main phosphate component slowly degrade, some residues remain for months.
Bioaccumulation: Not likely to accumulate in fish or plants in food chain.
Mobility in Soil: Moderate; run-off possible with large spills.
Other Concerns: Do not discharge directly to natural waterways; product may encourage algal growth in water bodies.
Waste Handling: Collect paste waste in suitable chemical containers, label clearly.
Disposal Methods: Dispose through licensed hazardous waste contractor; do not landfill untreated paste, do not pour into drains.
Container Handling: Wash out empty drums, triple rinse, puncture to prevent reuse.
Legal Requirements: Follow local and national regulations for disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not assigned
Proper Shipping Name: Non-regulated flame retardant paste
Special Precautions: Secure tubs or drums tightly, prevent movement and leaks, avoid stacking barrels more than two high.
Transport Label: “Non-hazardous for Transport” label preferred for handling clarity.
OSHA Status: Not listed as hazardous under US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
TSCA: All main ingredients are listed.
SARA Title III: No substances present above reportable thresholds for Section 302, 313.
California Prop. 65: Product does not contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
EU Regulation: Not classified as a dangerous preparation by Regulation (EC) 1272/2008.
WHMIS (Canada): Classified as irritant.
Other National Regulations: See country-specific workplace chemical regulations for staff exposure and PPE.
