Product Name: XPS Flame Retardant Mflam MB E20
Intended Use: Designed for use as a flame retardant additive in XPS (extruded polystyrene) and similar polymer foam materials
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Emergency Phone: Emergency contact number reachable 24/7 for incidents such as spills or health exposures
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Recommended Restrictions: Only for industrial manufacturing applications with professional supervision
Physical Hazards: Solid granules or pellets, low vapor pressure, dust formation possible during transfer
Health Hazards: May irritate eyes, nose, or skin on direct contact or when inhaled as fine dust
Environmental Hazards: Not readily biodegradable, potential for persistence in the environment, risk of long-term impacts if released
GHS Classification: Combustible dust, eye irritation category 2, skin irritation category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes eye and skin irritation, may cause respiratory irritation as a dust
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wear protective gloves, eye, and face protection, wash thoroughly after handling
Main Component: Proprietary brominated flame retardant blend (50-80%)
Carriers: Polystyrene or compatible polymer resin (20-50%)
Other Ingredients: Additives for processing stability and dispersion (exact percentages withheld as trade secret)
Impurities: Trace residuals, below regulatory reporting thresholds, generally less than 0.1%
Inhalation: Remove the individual to fresh air; seek medical help if respiratory irritation or coughing persists
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of clean water, holding eyelids open, seek medical attention if irritation continues
Skin Contact: Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water; remove and wash contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice if feeling unwell or large quantities swallowed
Most Important Symptoms: Coughing, eye watering, redness, or itchiness on the skin
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical powder, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jets may spread burning material
Specific Hazards: Produces hazardous off-gassing such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen bromide, and potentially other irritating or toxic fumes
Special Protective Equipment: Full firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray to cool surrounding containers, evacuate area if fumes become severe
Personal Precautions: Prevent dust generation, ventilate area, and use proper protective gear such as particulate masks and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow significant quantities to enter drains or natural water bodies
Cleanup Methods: Sweep up material for reuse if possible or place in a labeled waste container for disposal, avoid raising dust
Notifications: Contact relevant local authorities if release results in exposure to local waterways or large-scale land spills
Handling: Open containers carefully, minimize dust, avoid mechanical impact or friction that could ignite fine particles
Storage Conditions: Store indoors in cool, dry, well-ventilated shed or warehouse, away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, or bases
Packaging: Keep in original, tightly-sealed containers
Special Requirements: Use non-sparking tools; ground silo equipment to reduce static ignition risk
Incompatibilities: Avoid mixing with oxidizers or strong acids
Permissible Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits for the finished product, follow local dust regulations
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation at transfer points, enclosed conveyance when possible
Personal Protection: Nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, long-sleeve workwear, and particulate respirator for open transfers
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face after working with material, prohibit food and drink in the processing zone, remove contaminated clothing after work
Form: Off-white to pale yellow solid granules or micro pellets
Odor: Faint chemical or neutral odor
Melting Point: Approximately 110–130°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, dispersible in most common organic solvents used for polystyrene
Bulk Density: 0.5–0.7 g/cm³
Flash Point: Above 300°C (self-ignition of powder at high temperature)
Decomposition Temperature: Begins above 250°C with hazardous vapors possible
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at normal room conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and processing
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, open flames, strong mechanical shock, sparks
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, peroxides, concentrated acids or alkalis
Decomposition Products: At elevated temperatures, emits brominated and carbon-containing fumes
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected under standard industrial conditions
Acute Effects: Inhalation of dust may cause mild respiratory discomfort, sneezing, or coughing
Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause irritation
Eye Contact: Direct exposure may trigger redness, watering, or pain
Chronic Risks: No evidence of carcinogenicity or significant long-term toxic effects at normal occupational exposure limits
LD50 Data: Not available for the finished formulation, main ingredients have oral LD50 above 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Mobility: Negligible water solubility, likely to remain in solid matrices
Persistence: Resists natural degradation, accumulates in sediment and soil if spilled
Bioaccumulation: No major bioaccumulative effect in aquatic food chains at low concentrations but should not be deliberately released
Aquatic Toxicity: Available studies suggest low toxicity to aquatic life at predicted use concentrations; harmful at higher concentrations
Environmental Fate: Remains mostly in the environment due to low biodegradation
Waste Management: Collect unused or spent product and send to licensed hazardous waste processing facility
Disposal Methods: Do not incinerate except in facilities equipped to handle halogenated organics; landfill only if permitted by local laws
Container Management: Empty packaging must be triple rinsed, punctured, or otherwise rendered unusable before recycling or landfill
Regulatory Requirements: Handle as a special waste in some jurisdictions, follow all applicable local and national regulations
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods for most standard transport, confirm with local transport agencies
Recommended Shipping Name: Polymer flame retardant preparation, non-hazardous solid
Packing Group: Not assigned
Transport Hazards: Keep away from sources of heat, sparks, or open fire during shipment
Special Transport Notes: Transport in sealed, labeled, and secure containers to reduce damage or spillage risk
Environmental Hazards During Transport: Avoid spillage to water or soil during any vehicle accident or unloading event
Chemical Registration: Components registered or pre-registered under main global inventory lists (such as REACH, TSCA, PICCS, DSL, etc.)
Labeling Requirements: Meets local and international standards for hazard communication
Occupational Safety: Subject to standard requirements for dust-generating substances in the workplace
Environmental Release Controls: In some regions subject to reporting for significant accidental discharges
Restrictions: Not intended for food contact, children’s products or direct human exposure without risk assessment
