Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Manufactured By
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Composite Materials Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₃H₉N₉O₄P
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Coating End Applications
- Composites Processing Methods
- Use Level
- 25 - 30%
- Application Information
Melagard MP is a salt of Melamine and Phosphoric Acid, when it decomposes under high temperature, it undergoes endothermic decomposition thus acting as a heat sink and cooling the combustion source. The released phosphoric acid acts to coat and therefore shield the condensed combustible polymer or surface of the combustible materials. 25-30% Melagard MP is the suggested dosage for Polymer or Intumescent Coatings
- Processing Instructions
Melagard MP can be processed up to 250°C on typical polymer processing equipments (single or twin screw extruders, internal batch mixers (Banbury type) and roll mills). Molding operations such as injection molding and composites thermal forming are easily accomplished.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Appearance
- Off - white fine powder
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH Value (saturated sol) 4 - 6 - - Water Solubility (at 20°C) 0.35 g/100ml - Bulk Density 300 - 400 kg/m³ - Specific Gravity (at 23°C) 1.7 g/cc - Decomposition Point min. 250 °C - Moisture Content max. 0.5 % - Nitrogen Content min. 37.0 % - Phosphorus Content min. 12.5 % - - Particle Size Distribution
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Particle Size (d80%) max. 25 μm - Particle Size (d50%) max. 4 μm - - Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Oral Toxicity LD₅₀ (rat) min. 2000 mg/kg -
Technical Details & Test Data
- Product Information
Melagard MP (Melamine Phosphate) halogen free flame retardant/smoke suppressant agent for thermoplastics, polyolefins, elastomers, engineering resins, paints and intumescent fire retardant coatings; it can partly replace Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP).
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
The product is available in 15 Kg polyethylene bags in cardboard boxes of 300 kg net, on pallet. Alternatively can be supplied in 10 kg net Al barrier paper bags on a 500 kg pallet.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling Information
The product is stable if maintained in the original bags and in a dry place at room temperture. Handle the product in compliance with good industrial practice avoiding dust formation.