Product Name: Mflam TC100
Application: Used as a halogen free flame retardant additive for polypropylene (PP) and polyolefin-based compounds.
Manufacturer: Listed manufacturer and local supplier contact details, including full address, customer support email and emergency phone numbers, help users quickly reach out for technical or medical guidance in high-pressure situations.
Synonyms: Halogen free phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardant
Recommended Use Restrictions: Only suitable for use in heavily regulated and properly equipped facilities handling industrial polymer compounding or plastic conversion operations.
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under current GHS guidance when managed properly in a controlled workplace; no acute toxicity label or pictogram generally required, but dust formation can pose a mild irritant risk.
Main Health Risks: Dust inhalation may cause temporary respiratory discomfort or throat dryness in poorly ventilated locations; minor skin or eye irritation sometimes reported with direct powder contact.
Environmental Risks: Not aquatic-toxic at tested dosages. Long-term impact considered low, yet product runoff into open water or soil still discouraged.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, practice good industrial hygiene, and prevent direct eye or skin exposure during handling, mixing, or unloading bulk product from containers.
Chemical Family: Phosphorus-Nitrogen Organic Flame Retardant
Ingredient Breakdown:
- Organic phosphinate salt (CAS: confidential)
- Melamine derivative (CAS: confidential)
- Proprietary inorganic filler (CAS: proprietary)
Typical Content: Each ingredient composes a substantial portion of the finished formula, often with the phosphorus component above 60% by weight, tailored to match the flame-retardant performance benchmarks for polypropylene.
Impurities: Does not contain regulated halogens, heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), or persistent organic pollutants. Trace impurities below harmful thresholds for consumer goods or industrial workplaces.
General Guidance: Move affected individuals to fresh air, free from dust or product residues. Wash exposed skin with gentle soap and cold running water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse. Rinse eyes gently but thoroughly with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. For inhaled dust exposure, provide oxygen or artificial respiration if needed.
Medical Attention: Seek prompt medical evaluation if symptoms like cough, eye watering, dizziness or rash persist. Bring product label or this MSDS for reference to healthcare providers.
Special Notes: No specific antidote or unique first-aid protocol required; supportive care suffices in nearly all accidental exposure events.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide (CO2) to suppress flames as this product does not increase fire load nor emit toxic halogen gases.
Fire Hazards: As a flame retardant, it plays a burn-retarding role but may break down and release minor acidic or phosphoric decomposition gases at very high temperatures typical in warehouse fires.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters work safely with self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-proof suits to shield against heated vapors or thick smoke.
Special Instructions: Avoid direct water runoff carrying spilled product into municipal drainage or natural water systems.
Personal Protection: Equip workers with dust masks (P2 or N95 grade minimum), safety goggles, nitrile gloves, and long-sleeved clothing before tackling any spills to block exposure and minimize skin or eye contact.
Environmental Measures: Block drains and prevent bulk powder from entering storm sewers or waterways. Sweep spilled product up gently to avoid raising dust, then transfer to closed containers for dedicated waste disposal.
Cleanup Methods: Use industrial vacuum cleaners fitted with HEPA filters; never use compressed air or dry sweeping where visible dust accumulates. Clean the affected area with wet wipes or mop with water to fully remove residues.
Waste Disposal: Mark and dispose of collected waste according to local waste treatment standards for non-toxic industrial mineral-organic solids.
Safe Handling: Store in closed original packaging, away from sources of high heat, sparks, or extreme humidity. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, which can degrade packaging and possibly affect powder flowability. Maintain local exhaust ventilation at transfer and mixing points to manage dust.
Personal Hygiene: Prohibit eating, drinking, or smoking in storage and preparation areas. Workers should wash hands and exposed skin before breaks or leaving work zones.
Storage Conditions: Ideal temperature range stays between 5°C and 35°C, with low ambient humidity. Stack bags or drums securely on pallets; protect from mechanical damage or puncture.
Incompatible Substances: Store separately from acids, strong oxidizers, and powerful reducing agents to avoid untoward reactions or decomposition.
Engineering Controls: Install LEV (local exhaust ventilation) systems at dust-emission points and ensure work areas feature adequate air exchange for reliable dust dilution.
Occupational Exposure Limits: Keep airborne particulates below the ACGIH TLV-TWA for nuisance dusts (10 mg/m³ total; 3 mg/m³ respirable). No unique occupational exposure limits set for individual ingredients.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Respiratory Protection: P2 or N95-rated particle mask during bag opening, mixing, or cleaning duties
- Eye Protection: Safety goggles or full-face shield for powder handling
- Skin Protection: Nitrile or latex gloves, full work coveralls, and closed footwear
Handwashing: Provide easy access to sinks and hand soap in all working zones.
Environmental Protections: Use high-efficiency dust filters on process lines; avoid exhaust to outdoor air.
Physical Form: Fine, free-flowing white or pale beige powder
Odor: Nearly odorless or faintly chemical
pH (10% aqueous): Typically neutral or slightly acidic, between 5.0 and 7.5
Melting / Decomposition Point: Decomposition begins around 300°C; above typical polymer processing temperatures
Solubility: Low solubility in water; does not readily hydrolyze
Bulk Density: Average 500-850 kg/m³, varies slightly with humidity
Flashpoint / Flammability: Non-flammable as delivered and in finished polymers
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient or elevated temperatures
Chemical Stability: The powdered product remains stable under normal warehouse conditions for at least 24 months in sealed packages; no rapid decomposition observed at or below 150°C.
Hazardous Reactions: Not prone to hazardous polymerization. May react with powerful acids to liberate mild acidic vapors.
Avoid: Prolonged contact with moisture, especially at raised temperatures, which could accelerate slow hydrolysis or reduce product flowability.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidants and highly alkaline chemicals; these cause ingredient degradation or loss of flame-retardant performance.
Decomposition Products: At processing or accidental fire temperatures, mainly releases benign phosphate salts, water vapor, minor organic residues, and traces of nitrogen oxides.
Acute Toxicity: Oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity studies in laboratory models consistently yield high safety margins. No evidence of acute lethality at foreseeable workplace exposures.
Skin / Eye Irritation: Non-corrosive, but slight temporary redness or stinging may occur with prolonged or repeated direct powder contact.
Chronic Effects: No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive risk found at normal exposure levels. Animal studies reveal no bioaccumulative effects after oral or dermal dosing.
Allergenic Potential: Cases of allergic sensitization in humans not reported in open literature.
Inhalation: Large amounts of airborne dust could trigger coughing, sneezing, or throat irritation; symptoms subside on removal to fresh air.
Ecotoxicity: Assessed using standard aquatic and terrestrial models, the product demonstrates low toxicity to fish, algae, and daphnia even at elevated test concentrations.
Biodegradability: Main ingredients degrade slowly in soil or water; phosphorous and nitrogen components break down into non-toxic mineral phosphates and urea derivatives over extended timeframes.
Mobility: Minimal leaching through soil due to low solubility. No long-range environmental transport expected.
Bioaccumulation: No evidence of bioaccumulation in aquatic or land-based food chains found to date.
Environmental Fate: Spilled product best contained and recovered physically rather than diluted or flushed into drains.
Disposal Method: Collect unused powder, cleaned-up dust, and scrapped compound in tightly sealed containers. Ship to permitted industrial landfill or incineration facility in line with local and regional solid waste rules.
Packaging Materials: Decontaminated packaging can often be disposed or recycled alongside municipal plastics, if clean and unbroken.
Avoid: Never pour residual material into storm drains, waterways, or public waste streams to minimize long-term ecological impact.
UN Number: Not classified as a hazardous material for transport by road, rail, sea, or air under UN/ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA regulations.
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned; product considered non-dangerous.
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Transport Cautions: Protect bags, drums, or containers from excessive vibration, moisture, or rough handling; keep shipments well labeled with clear indication of intended end use.
Labelling: Must carry proper identification and emergency contact details, even if not regulated under primary dangerous goods schemes.
Workplace Safety: Ingredients are not subject to REACH, TSCA, or RoHS restrictions on halogenated or persistent organic flame retardants.
Label Requirement: Keep product labeled with hazard identification, handling advice, and emergency contacts under national chemical safety laws, even if classification as “non-hazardous”.
Other International Regulations: Contents not listed on major global chemicals of concern lists, such as Stockholm, Rotterdam or Montreal Protocol schedules.
Waste Regulation: Considered non-hazardous solid industrial waste in most countries, subject to normal tracking and reporting of origin and disposal.
User Responsibility: Comply with all applicable site-level health, occupational safety, and downstream regulatory guidelines for your specific application sector or client market.
