Product Name: Mflam FB Flame Retardant
Intended Use: Chemistry applied to polyester textiles to improve fire resistance in upholstery, drapery, and technical fabrics
Supplier: Contact details for manufacturer, including office location, phone number, email address for technical queries
Emergency Contact: Day and evening numbers for emergency situations, poison control center info
Product Code: Specific batch numbers, manufacturing date, country of origin, trade names used in the market, product classification number as per regional safety databases
Classification: According to GHS, product classified as hazardous due to risk of skin and eye irritation, possible respiratory effects if particles inhaled, and environmental toxicity from run-off
Label Elements: Warning symbols like exclamation mark and aquatic hazard, hazard statements for skin sensitization, precautionary statements for protective measures
Most Important Hazards: Prolonged exposure leads to dermatitis, risk of inhalation causes cough or throat discomfort, spilled powders or liquids may enter drains and impact aquatic life
Unusual Features: Strong odor possible during application, release of toxic combustion gases in fire conditions, dusty conditions can aggravate asthma or allergic reactions
Other Hazards: Does not produce acute toxicity but repeated exposure may produce long-term effects
Main Substances: Blend of phosphate-based flame retardants, minor amount of halogenated organic compounds, acrylic-based carrier resin for liquid formulation
Cas Numbers: Phosphoric acid ester (CAS 68937-41-7); brominated compound (CAS 79-06-1); minor surfactants and dispersants (CAS 61791-10-4)
Concentration: Range from 40% to 60% active flame retardant, balance made up of water, plasticizer, rheology modifier, and stabilizers
Impurities: Trace amounts of unreacted monomers, residual solvents below 0.1%, no intentionally added heavy metals or persistent organic pollutants listed in SVHC
Hazard Description: Flammable decomposable organics, frequent skin and eye irritants, possible presence of sensitizing agent at <1%
Eye Contact: Rinse with running clean water for at least fifteen minutes; consult medical attention if irritation lasts beyond flush period; remove contact lenses during rinse
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, immediately wash skin with soapy water; apply moisturizing cream after thorough rinsing; seek advice if rash or redness develops
Inhalation: Move to fresh air space, allow deep breathing out of doors until symptoms resolve; for respiratory difficulties, call ambulance or visit clinic
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water, avoid forced vomiting; drink one or two cups of water if fully conscious; seek immediate medical examination if feeling unwell
Most Important Symptoms: Mild burning or itching sensation in eyes, redness or peeling at contact points, headache or dizziness from inhalation, cramps if large amount swallowed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical extinguishers, avoid straight water jet
Special Hazards: Product itself discourages flame, but decomposition at high temperatures releases hydrogen halide, phosphoric acid mist, acrid organic vapors
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full self-contained breathing apparatus, thick gloves, flame-resistant suit, positive pressure masks
Tactics: Remove product and storage containers from immediate fire path, cool adjacent surfaces with water, use barriers to divert chemical run-off from drains
Flashpoint: Above 150°C for concentrate, but volatile breakdown begins above 250°C
Combustion Byproducts: Dense black smoke, acidic vapors, possible presence of carbon monoxide and oxides of phosphorus
Personal Precautions: Don chemical-resistance gloves and goggles, block off spill area, prevent untrained personnel from entering space, ventilate if spill indoors
Environmental Precautions: Avoid entry into sewers or waterways, use dikes or absorbent barriers for liquid; for powder or flakes, sweep up without creating dust clouds
Cleanup Methods: Absorb liquid on earth, sand, or inert material; collect and place in secure chemical waste drum; vacuum dry powder using HEPA filter system
Disposal of Residue: Label containers as hazardous, send to licensed industrial waste treatment facility, avoid landfill disposal unless permitted
Other Actions: Report large releases to local environmental authorities, document incident and remedial steps for compliance checks
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use process enclosures and local exhaust to control vapor or dust escape; change contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly before breaks
Prevention of Inhalation or Contact: Keep water supply and eye wash station close; never consume food in handling area
Storage Conditions: Keep containers cool, sealed, dry, and upright out of direct sunlight, away from strong oxidizers, acids, or heat sources
Shelf Life: Stable for at least twelve months under recommended conditions
Packaging: Store in original heavy duty HDPE drums or steel-lidded barrels, double-bag powders to prevent leaks
Incompatibles: Do not store beside peroxides, strong acids, oxidizing agents, alkalis
Permissible Exposure Limits: No specific government limit for active compound, workplace airborne levels ideally kept under 1 mg/m³ for mist or dust
Ventilation: Use exhaust ventilation or dust extraction over formulation and application points; monitor air in confined areas
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, nitrile or neoprene gloves, long-sleeved antistatic clothing, rubber boots for spills
Thermal Protection: In heated processing, wear face shield and apron to prevent splash burns
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirators if fine dust or mist detected above controls during mixing or spray application
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and arms before breaks; separate work and street clothing; deodorant or barrier creams recommended for sensitive skin
Appearance: Thick milky liquid for wet formula, fine white to light beige powder for solid version
Odor: Mildly pungent chemical smell, sometimes plastic-like undertone
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, mostly between 6.0 and 7.5
Boiling Point: Above 100°C for liquid, sublimation point above 210°C for dry powder
Melting Point: Not applicable for water-based liquid, 120-140°C for solidified concentrate
Solubility: Miscible with water, moderate solubility in polar organics; insoluble in non-polar solvents
Density: Liquid: 1.10–1.25 g/cm³; powder: 0.75–0.85 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Flammability: Not flammable in original form, decomposes at extreme heat
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions of storage and handling, no polymerization observed
Thermal Decomposition: Degrades above 250°C to release toxic byproducts
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, powerful oxidizers cause hydrolysis or violent reactions
Hazardous Reactions: Risk of violent release if heated under confinement
Corrosivity: No significant corrosive effect on steel, mild corrosion on bare aluminum over months
Product Reactivity: No hazardous reaction with polyester textile at normal use temperature
Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin or eyes, inhalation of fine spray or powder during mixing, ingestion by accident
Acute Effects: Irritation of mucus membranes, upper respiratory tract, mild eye reddening, tingling or peeling of hands after contact
Chronic Effects: Skin may develop sensitivity after repeated contact; repeated inhalation possibly leads to cough or asthma over time
Toxicity Data: LD50 (oral, rat) above 2000 mg/kg; does not meet acute oral toxicity criteria
Carcinogenicity: No known human carcinogen, no mutagenic effect detected in laboratory evaluation
Sensitization: Some users prone to allergic skin response; hazard is higher for individuals with chronic dermatitis
Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Moderate; LC50 (fish, 96 hr) about 50–120 mg/l
Persistence and Degradability: Main organic ingredients not readily biodegradable, persists in sediment for months
Bioaccumulation: Phosphate compound shows low potential for bioaccumulation; minor brominated compounds can concentrate in aquatic life
Mobility in Soil: Water-dispersible formula travels through runoff and may reach storm drains, depends on slope and rainfall
Ecotoxicity Warnings: Can be toxic for daphnia, algae in wastewater effluent
Other Adverse Effects: Phosphorus enrichment in natural water can promote algae blooms; residues alter pH and lower dissolved oxygen in aquatic systems
Waste Treatment Methods: Collect product and contaminated absorbents in sealed, labeled drums; do not rinse to sewers or open drains
Disposal of Containers: Rinse empty drums three times, dispose of through authorized hazardous waste handler, never use for food or water storage
Legal Requirements: Comply with national and regional hazardous waste regulations; keep records for traceability
Recommended Disposal Route: Professional incineration at licensed chemical waste facility, consult local environmental authority for specific codes
Handling Precautions: Reduce contact with skin and eyes during waste handling, ventilate storage area, post warning signage for workers
UN Number: Allocated based on dominant hazardous ingredient, typically UN 3082 for environmentally hazardous substances
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid (contains phosphate and halogen compound)
Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Fish and tree environmental hazard symbol, keep upright arrow, risk phrase
Transport Precautions: Avoid stacking drums, separate from foods or animal feed, fasten lids securely before loading, supply transport documents
Special Handling: Vehicle operators informed of emergency action codes, carry appropriate spill kit, post emergency contact inside cabin
Safety, Health, Environmental Rules: Listed in the inventory for REACH, TSCA, and Australia’s AICS, followed by workplace safety guidance such as EU CLP, OSHA Hazard Communication, and Asia GHS
Labeling: Clearly display chemical symbol, signal word, hazard and precaution statements, supply safety data sheet with consignment
Restrictions: Use banned in textiles for children or close-to-skin soft toys in some markets, not approved for use in drinking water treatment
Compliance Obligations: Maintain site records as required by local health and fire authorities, file annual environmental usage and emission reports where applicable
Other Registration: Not included on controlled substances list, not classed as ozone depleting, but presence in regional substances of concern registers triggers extra reporting
Worker Notification: Post workplace safety information, train on emergency spill and exposure protocols, ensure personal protective equipment access and fit training
