Product Name: Melamine Phosphate
Chemical Formula: C3H6N6·H3PO4
CAS Number: 41583-09-9
Use: Flame retardant for plastics, textiles, and paints
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Synonyms: Melamine phosphoric acid salt, MP
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Primary Risks: Irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system
Potential Health Effects: Eye contact can lead to redness or pain, skin contact may be slightly irritating, inhaling dust may cause cough or dry throat, ingestion can upset stomach
Symbol: None mandated, as it does not fit standard hazard pictograms
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands after use, keep out of reach of children
Chemical Name: Melamine Phosphate
Content: 98-99%
Impurities: Small traces of melamine, phosphoric acid, and moisture
Other Ingredients: None considered hazardous as per criteria
Molecular Weight: 242.13 g/mol
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, loosen clothing, seek medical help if discomfort persists
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek immediate medical attention for irritation
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, get medical advice if feeling unwell
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Emits irritating fumes like nitrogen oxides or phosphorus oxides at high heat
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, wear protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid inhalation of combustion products, control run-off water to prevent contamination
Personal Precautions: Wear dust mask, gloves, goggles, prevent dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large quantities from entering drains, surface waters, soils
Clean-up Methods: Sweep or vacuum up the spilled material, avoid dry sweeping to limit dust, place in sealed containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash spill area with water after collection, ventilate
Handling: Minimize dust, keep containers tightly closed, use only with adequate ventilation, avoid inhalation or skin contact
Storage: Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, away from acids and strong oxidizers, keep out of sunlight and moisture
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with strong acids or bases
Shelf Life: Stable for at least two years under recommended conditions
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limit has been established
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, keep workplace clean, minimize airborne dust
Personal Protection: Wear safety goggles, gloves, dust respirator if airborne dust concentration rises, use protective work wear
Hygienic Practice: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: Decomposes above 220°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble
pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (1% solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Density: 1.7 g/cm³ at 20°C
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Flash Point: Not flammable
Decomposition Temperature: Starts at about 220°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under regular storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Generally unreactive under normal use
Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong acids, bases, or oxidizing agents may cause reaction
Decomposition Products: Forms ammonia, nitrogen oxides, phosphorus oxides when exposed to strong heat
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity, oral LD50 in rats > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may cause coughing or discomfort
Skin Contact: Mild skin irritation possible on repeated contact
Eye Contact: Can cause moderate irritation such as redness or watering
Chronic Exposure: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive effects from available data
Sensitization: Not regarded as a skin sensitizer
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms based on available information
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, expected to persist in soil and sediments
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate due to low log Kow
Mobility: Limited mobility in soil, tends to remain bound
Aquatic Impact: Prevent large spills reaching watercourses, observe local regulations for chemical discharge
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous solid waste according to local and national regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers may be reused or recycled after proper cleaning, puncture to prevent reuse if not recycled
Precautions: Avoid release to environment, prevent dust generation during disposal
Landfill & Incineration: Suitable for approved landfill or incineration facilities
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Melamine Phosphate
Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Protect from physical damage, transport in clean, dry, labeled containers, prevent spillage during transit
Classification: Not listed as hazardous under US OSHA, EU CLP, or similar legislation
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH: Registered or pre-registered
WHMIS Classification: Not controlled
Other Regulations: Not listed as a restricted chemical in most jurisdictions, workplace exposure monitoring still advised, always check for local requirements before large-scale use
