PhosGard® RDP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Organophosphates,

Phosphate Esters,

Phosphorous-based Compounds

Chemical Name

Resorcinol Bis(Diphenyl Phosphate)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Flame Retardant

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Flame Retardants

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Flame Retardants

Chemical Structure

Tetraphenyl resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Halogen-free

Materials Features

Good Thermal Stability,

Low Odor,

Low Volatility

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Epoxies (EP),

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM),

High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyphenylene Ether (PPE),

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Foams

Applications

PhosGard RDP affords low volatility and high heat stability. It is recommended as a flame retardant for engineering resins and is particularly useful in foam applications.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Transparent to pale-yellow liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),

SARA 313

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NDSL (Canada),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health and Safety

• The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.
• Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.
• Please wash thoroughly after handling.
• Store the product in a cool, dry, wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging

Standard package is a 250 kg iron drum.