Product Name: Mflam TCPP
Chemical Name: Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Synonyms: TCPP, Flame Retardant TCPP
CAS Number: 13674-84-5
Manufacturer: Provided on packaging label
Use: Flame retardant in flexible polyurethane foam, plastics, paints and coatings
Contact Number: Emergency contact and supplier details listed on the shipping forms
Hazard Classification: Eye irritant, skin irritant, suspected carcinogen, aquatic chronic hazard
Pictogram: Exclamation mark, health hazard, environment
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, may cause cancer through inhalation or ingestion, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wash hands thoroughly after handling, use protective gear including gloves and goggles, avoid release to environment
Chemical: Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate
Purity: 97% or higher
Other Ingredients: Residual organic phosphates below 3%
Impurities: Low levels of chlorinated methane compounds, unreacted raw materials in trace amounts
Concentration Range: Main ingredient over 95%, remainder contain stabilizers and residuals from manufacturing process
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist such as headache, nausea, or coughing
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove any contaminated clothing, seek medical attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical assistance for persistent irritation
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a physician, rinse mouth, provide water if the person is fully conscious, call poison control immediately
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray
Specific Hazards: Under fire conditions releases toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride, phosphorus oxides, and carbon monoxide
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Keep containers cool with water spray, collect contaminated extinguishing water separately, prevent runoff into drains
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, ventilate, avoid contact with skin and eyes, wear gloves and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, drains, and soil
Containment: Dike to contain spill, stop the source if safe to do so
Cleanup Methods: Absorb with inert material like sand, sweep or shovel into containers, seal and label for proper disposal, clean residual area with detergent and water
Handling: Avoid direct contact, inhalation of vapor or mist; use with good ventilation; avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in work area
Storage Conditions: Store in well-ventilated, dry, cool location; keep container tightly closed; protect from sunlight and moisture
Specific Instructions: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and incompatible materials like strong oxidizers or acids; label areas where stored
Exposure Limits: No official limit assigned, maintain airborne concentrations as low as possible
Ventilation: Use process enclosures or local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protection: Gloves (nitrile or neoprene), protective apron, chemical goggles, and suitable respiratory protection for situations with high vapor generation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, ensure safety shower and eyewash station in work area
Appearance: Clear, pale-yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Boiling Point: 320°C (approximate)
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid at room temperature)
Flash Point: 225°C (closed cup)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with many organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Very low at 20°C
Density: 1.28 g/cm³ at 25°C
Viscosity: 60-80 mPa·s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Does not react violently with common materials
Avoid: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents can trigger hazardous decomposition
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosphorus oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur in storage
Likely Exposure Routes: Inhalation, skin, ingestion
Acute Effects: Eye and skin irritation, mild respiratory irritation
Chronic Effects: Potential carcinogen based on animal studies, may affect liver and kidneys on repeated exposure
LD50 (oral, rat): Approximately 2,800 mg/kg
Sensitization: Not expected to cause allergic reactions through skin contact
Mutagenicity and Teratogenicity: Not determined, limited evidence only in animal tests
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms; long lasting effects recorded in aquatic environments
Bioaccumulation Potential: May accumulate in aquatic life to a limited extent
Degradability: Biodegrades slowly, persistent in water and soil
Mobility: Low volatility, binds to soil and sediment
Prevention: Keep spills out of surface water, sewer, and soil
Waste Disposal: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, send to authorized disposal facility
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly, puncture and send for approved chemical recycling or destruction, never reuse for food or drink
Regulatory Classification: Classified as hazardous for waste disposal in many regions
Spill Residues: Collect solidified or absorbed waste and label for safe, legal removal
UN Number: Not assigned under standard UN dangerous goods listings
Transport Class: Not regulated under most ground, air, or sea regulations in original packaging and form
Proper Shipping Name: Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate or TCPP Flame Retardant
Packing Group: Not applicable
Precautions: Keep containers upright, secure them during transport, avoid heat or physical damage
Labelling: Follows GHS guidelines with hazard pictograms and warnings
Inventory Listings: Listed on international inventories such as TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia)
OSHA Status: Chemical hazard under US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
Restrictions: Subject to regional chemical registration and workplace exposure laws
Other Regulations: Environmental release and disposal covered under national and local environmental protection standards
