Product Name: Exolit FP 2100JC
Chemical Family: Ammonium Polyphosphate based flame retardant
Manufacturer: Clariant International Ltd.
Synonyms: APP, Ammonium Polyphosphate
Emergency Telephone: Refer to local Clariant contact or international CHEMTREC hotline
Recommended Use: Ingredient for plastics, coatings, foams, textiles
Restrictions: Professional use only, not for consumers or food contact
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: May cause mild irritation to respiratory tract if dust inhaled
Health Hazards: Dust may cause slight eye or skin irritation, prolonged or repeated contact might intensify effects
Environmental Hazards: Not considered hazardous, very low solubility in water, not immediately dangerous to aquatic life
Special Hazards: Dust may form combustible mixtures with air in the right conditions
Signal Word: None required for this substance
Pictograms: None required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid generating dust, use adequate ventilation, wear appropriate protection
Chemical Name: Ammonium Polyphosphate
CAS Number: 68333-79-9
Concentration: >95%
Impurities: May include trace amounts of silica, iron oxide, calcium phosphate, but all are below 1%
Additives: None intentionally added, may contain proprietary anti-caking agent in trace amounts
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists
Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, see a physician if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical advice if irritation occurs
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink plenty of water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Additional Info: No delayed effects expected, treat symptomatically, provide safety data sheet to medical personnel if needed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Do not use high-pressure water jets directly on burning product
Hazardous Combustion Products: Ammonia, phosphorus oxides, nitrogen oxides, trace hydrocarbons
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing, positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Avoid inhaling smoke or fumes, use water spray to cool surfaces exposed to fire, remove containers from fire area if safe to do so
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing; ventilate area, avoid generating dust
Protective Equipment: Dust mask (P2 filter recommended), gloves, eye protection, standard workwear
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, surface waters, or soil
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep or gently vacuum up material, avoid dust, place in labeled containers for disposal, wash contaminated area with plenty of water
Safe Handling Advice: Minimize dust, use local exhaust if available, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during use, wash hands after handling
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents
Packaging Materials: Use original containers or containers made of plastic or coated steel
Storage Temperature: Keep above freezing and below 40°C, avoid high humidity to prevent caking
Other Precautions: Keep containers tightly closed, avoid rough handling
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits set for this product, general nuisance dust limit may apply (10 mg/m³ total inhalable, 4 mg/m³ respirable)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, dust collection at source
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), wash hands after work
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or particulate respirator (P2 or N95 filter) if dust levels are high
Skin/Body: Standard work clothing, long sleeves, and closed footwear recommended
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke while working, wash thoroughly after handling
Appearance: White or off-white powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: 5-7 (10% suspension in water)
Melting Point/Range: Exceeds 240°C without decomposition
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Solubility in Water: <0.1 g/l (poorly soluble)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: Approx. 1.9 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Not applicable
Other Properties: Dust may become airborne during handling, accumulates slowly in air
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids to form ammonia gas, reacts with strong oxidizers and bases
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, strong humidity, acids, open flame
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, phosphorus oxides, nitrogen oxides if heated to decomposition
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity, LD50 (rat, oral) >2,000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild skin irritation may occur with prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause temporary discomfort, redness
Inhalation Toxicity: Low, dust may cause mild respiratory irritation
Chronic Effects: Not expected, based on available data
Sensitization: Not known to cause sensitization
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: Not mutagenic, not classified as carcinogenic
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence of reproductive harm found in studies
Ecotoxicity: Not toxic to fish or aquatic invertebrates, fish LC50 (96h, Oncorhynchus mykiss) >100 mg/l, daphnia EC50 (48h) >100 mg/l
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic, not biodegradable but not persistent hazard
Bioaccumulative Potential: No potential for bioaccumulation, partitions to soil and sediment
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, binds to mineral surfaces
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant environmental impacts if handled properly
Product Waste: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations, do not discharge to wastewater
Container Disposal: Clean containers with water, reuse or recycle if possible, otherwise treat as chemical waste
Recommended Methods: Landfill in approved site, incineration if permitted, avoid unregulated disposal
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for road, air, rail, or sea
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Transport in closed containers, avoid spillage and moisture
Inventory Listings: Listed on EU REACH, US TSCA, Canada DSL, Australia AICS, Japan ENCS
Labelling: Not required under GHS, no mandatory hazard statements
SARA Title III (Sections 311/312): Not classified under any hazard category
California Prop 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Subject to chemical regulations where applicable, ensure compliance with local workplace and safety laws
