Product Name: Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6 Polybutylene Terephthalate Flame Retardant Compound
Common Identifiers: PA6/PBT FR GF; Flame Retardant Glass Fiber PA6 PBT Blend
Recommended Use: Engineering thermoplastics for electrical, automotive, and industrial parts
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Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous under GHS but may generate fumes and gases during processing
Physical Hazards: May cause slips if leaked as pellets or dust; molten material causes burns
Health Hazards: Inhalation of dust or fibers may irritate respiratory tract; hot material burns skin
Environmental Hazards: Not readily biodegradable; persistent in soil and water
Label Elements: No special pictogram required under GHS for unprocessed product
PA6 (Polyamide 6): 30–50%
PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): 20–40%
Glass Fiber: 10–30% (non-respirable)
Brominated Flame Retardant/Additives: 5–10%
Other Additives: <1%, may include antimony trioxide, melamine cyanurate, stabilizers, and colorants
Inhalation: Move to fresh air if breathing dust, clean nose and mouth
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water after contact; if burned by hot material, cool with water, cover, get medical attention
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for several minutes, remove contacts, seek medical care if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, seek medical help if symptoms appear
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide
Special Hazards: Toxic fumes: carbon oxides, hydrogen bromide, and nitrogen oxides may form
Special Equipment: Full protective gear with self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Procedures: Remove containers from area if safe; cool surroundings with water mist; stay upwind
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust or fumes; ventilate area; wear suitable PPE
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum up material to avoid slipping hazards; avoid wet sweeping for powder
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers or water systems; notify authorities if contamination occurs
Handling: Use with proper ventilation to avoid inhaling dust and fumes; avoid contact with skin and eyes during processing; use mechanical handling to minimize dust
Storage: Store in closed, labeled containers; keep dry and away from direct sunlight, acids, and oxidizers; control temperature and humidity to prevent moisture absorption
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation at processing sites
Respiratory Protection: Use dust masks or respirators when dust or fumes are generated
Skin Protection: Gloves; impervious clothing for molten polymer handling
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses or goggles
Workplace Hygiene: Wash hands after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke before washing
Appearance: Pellets or granules, off-white to grey
Odor: Nearly odorless
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: 200–260 °C
Flash Point: >300 °C
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Density: 1.2–1.6 g/cm³
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Decomposition Temperature: >350 °C
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard storage and handling
Reactivity: Not reactive in normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, sparks
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, nitrogen oxides on burning or thermal decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Low for product as supplied
Chronic Effects: No evidence of significant effect with normal use; glass fibers embedded in pellet pose low inhalation risk
Irritation: Dust can irritate eyes, skin, and airways
Carcinogenicity: Brominated flame retardants and antimony compounds may have long-term risks; no known risk from glass fibers in polymer matrix
Sensitization: Not reported under normal use
Persistence: Not biodegradable; accumulates in landfills and water
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: Additives may pose chronic risks if leached
Bioaccumulation: Product not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Solid material, low mobility
Degradation: Resistant to microbial action and weathering
Waste Treatment: Dispose of as non-hazardous industrial waste in compliance with local regulations; recycling is preferable
Incineration: Industrial incinerators with appropriate gas scrubbing when flame retardants are present
Do Not: Dump in natural water, soil, or open environment
Container Handling: Reuse or recycle packaging after complete emptying and cleaning
UN Number: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture; avoid heavy stacking
Labels: No special transport label required under standard shipping
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous
RoHS/REACH: Intended to comply with restrictions; check flame retardant details for EU chemical inventory status
Inventories: Components are listed in TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada)
SARA Title III: Flame retardants and antimony trioxide present may trigger reporting
Other Regulations: Packaging and waste laws depend on geographic region and applications
