Product Name: Melamine Flame Retardant Coating
Chemical Family: Amino resins
Manufacturer: [Insert manufacturer name and contact]
Recommended Use: Surface coating for building materials
Emergency Phone Number: [Insert emergency contact number]
Synonyms: Melamine-formaldehyde coating
Product Code: [Insert product code if applicable]
GHS Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Irritation (Category 2), Acute Toxicity Oral (Category 4)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves and eye protection, wash exposed skin after handling, avoid inhalation and ingestion, keep out of reach of children
Potential Health Effects: Eyes – redness, pain; Skin – redness, irritation; Ingestion – nausea, possible vomiting; Inhalation – coughing, throat irritation
Chemical Name: Melamine
CAS Number: 108-78-1
Concentration: 20-60%
Chemical Name: Formaldehyde (present as trace or reacted component)
CAS Number: 50-00-0
Concentration: <0.1%
Chemical Name: Proprietary flame retardant additives
Concentration: 15-30%
Chemical Name: Inert binders and solvents
Concentration: 10-30%
Impurities: No significant impurities considered hazardous under GHS
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air without delay, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms do not resolve
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly using soap and flowing water, call for medical attention if skin irritation occurs or persists
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with clean water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical attention if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, avoid giving anything by mouth if person is unconscious, obtain medical attention immediately, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, irritation to skin and eyes, nausea, respiratory discomfort
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid high-pressure water jet
Specific Fire Hazards: Decomposition produces toxic gases like formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, ammonia
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant clothing, protective gloves
Special Procedures: Keep containers cool with water spray, remove from fire area if safe, avoid inhalation of combustion products
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive under normal conditions
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid breathing vapors, wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains or waterways, alert authorities in case of significant spillage
Spill Cleanup Methods: Absorb spilled material with inert absorbent (such as sand or vermiculite), collect into sealable containers for disposal, wipe residue with damp cloth or paper towel, wash affected area with soapy water
Disposal: Dispose of contaminated absorbent and washings in accordance with local regulations
Safe Handling Advice: Use only in well-ventilated areas, prevent contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, avoid inhaling vapors, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, wash hands thoroughly after handling, keep away from heat sources and open flames
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original containers, keep in cool and dry place, avoid direct sunlight, prevent freezing or excessive heat, store away from incompatible substances such as strong acids or oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers, reducing agents
Packaging Materials: Use containers resistant to solvent and chemical action, keep container labels intact and readable
Engineering Controls: Ensure effective local exhaust ventilation, utilize general room ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as nitrile rubber), safety goggles or face shield, suitable protective clothing, in case of inadequate ventilation use NIOSH-approved respirator
Occupational Exposure Limits: Melamine (10 mg/m3 TWA ACGIH), Formaldehyde (0.75 ppm TWA OSHA)
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, do not eat, drink, or smoke while working with this substance
Environmental Controls: Use spill trays and containment to prevent leaks, treat effluent before discharge
Appearance: Opaque to translucent liquid coating
Color: Typically white or off-white
Odor: Faint formaldehyde or ammonia-like smell
pH: 7 to 9 (aqueous dispersion)
Boiling Point: Above 100°C
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid mixture)
Flash Point: >70°C (non-flammable under typical conditions)
Relative Density: 1.15 to 1.30 g/cm³
Solubility: Dispersible in water, some components soluble
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Viscosity: Viscous liquid
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and usage conditions
Thermal Decomposition: Heating to decomposition generates formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, freezing temperatures, contact with incompatible materials
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizers, reducing agents
Hazardous Reactions: May react vigorously with oxidizers or acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, nitrogen oxides, ammonia
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) for melamine approximately 3161 mg/kg, moderate oral toxicity
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may cause skin sensitization and respiratory irritation, melamine has been linked to kidney stones with chronic ingestion
Eye Effects: Direct contact results in irritation and redness
Skin Effects: May cause local irritation, prolonged exposure could result in dermatitis
Inhalation Effects: High vapor concentrations may cause throat, nose, and lung irritation
Carcinogenicity: Melamine is not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, formaldehyde classified as Group 1 by IARC at higher concentrations
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No evidence for melamine in animal testing; formaldehyde shows mutagenic potential at much higher exposures
Eco-Toxicity: Low to moderate toxicity for aquatic organisms; LC50 (fish, 96 hr, melamine) >100 mg/L
Biodegradability: Some components, such as melamine, do not break down easily and can persist
Bioaccumulative Potential: Melamine possesses low tendency to accumulate in biological tissues
Mobility in Soil: Products have moderate mobility in wet soil
Aquatic Impact: Large spills may cause localized aquatic effects, avoid contaminating water bodies
Other Adverse Effects: No data available on long-term ecosystem impact from routine use
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste via approved contractor, incinerate or landfill in accordance with local and national environmental regulations
Container Disposal: Empty containers need triple rinsing before recycling or disposal, crush or puncture containers to prevent reuse
Sewage Disposal: Do not flush into surface water, groundwater, drains, or sewers
Additional Advice: Consult local, regional, and national waste authorities for advice specific to your site
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Melamine Flame Retardant Coating
Transport Hazard Class: Non-regulated material
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazard: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers upright and sealed, prevent physical damage during transit, segregate from incompatible loads
Labeling According to Regulations: GHS hazard pictograms, warning statements required
OSHA Status: Regulated hazardous chemical under OSHA HCS (Hazard Communication Standard)
TSCA: Components listed or compliant with TSCA regulations
REACH Status: Product meets current REACH obligations for EU market
Other Regulatory Listings: Melamine listed on national inventories (US, EU, Japan, China), minor components subject to workplace exposure monitoring
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D2B – toxic material causing other toxic effects
SARA/Title III: Not reportable under SARA Title III Section 313
California Proposition 65: Contains trace formaldehyde, listed substance for cancer warning
