Organic non-halogenated phosphorus flame retardant
Exolit™ 5060 PK
Edition Date :
January 02, 2025
Clariant´s Exolit 5060 PK is an organic non-halogenated phosphorus flame retardant, especially designed for incorporation into viscose fibres. It is supplied as a wet presscake of 2,2'-oxybis [5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane]-2,2'-disulfide.
Product Information
Benefits
- Highly stable in acidic and basic media as well as redox active conditions
- Alkylphenol ethoxylate-free
- Low impact on fibre production and viscose processing
- Special adaptations of the spinning process are not required
- Low impact on whiteness and light stability of treated textiles
- No negative impact on post-treatment procedures, including dyeing
- Hardly extracted by washing procedures, even under the demanding conditions of dry cleaning
- Non-halogenated flame retardant with favorable environmental and health profile
Safety
For regulatory details such as the classification and labelling as dangerous substances or goods please refer to our corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet.
Hazards
May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Status under Food Legislation
Cannot be used in direct food contact application.
Ecological and Toxicological Properties
- Acute toxicity : LD50 dermal : > 5000 mg/kg (rat).
- Acute toxicity : LD50 oral : > 5000 mg/kg (rat).
- Irritation : skin (rabbit) : non irritant; eyes (rabbit) : non irritant.
Specifications
| Characteristics | Unit | Target Value | Test Method |
| Appearance | White presscake | Visual | |
| Content Active Substance | % | min. 98 | QC 999-1578 |
| Dry Content | % | min. 65 | QC 999-1578 |
| Oily Substances | % | max. 0.5 | QC-999-1578 |
| Pyridine Content | mg/kg | max. 100 | QC 024-0012 |
Applications
Exolit 5060 PK is a non-halogenated flame retardant which is preferably used for viscose fibres.
Packaging and Handling
Delivery Form
Presscake
Packaging
Plastic drums
open Top 128 L (70 kg)
Pallet 350 kg (5 drums)
Storage
The product should be stored dry and at room temperature.
Presscake
Packaging
Plastic drums
open Top 128 L (70 kg)
Pallet 350 kg (5 drums)
Storage
The product should be stored dry and at room temperature.
