Florian Tomiak, Institute of Polymer Technology, Germany, presented data testing expandable graphite in polyamide (PA6). 15% loading of graphite reduced peak heat release rate by 3/4 and MHARE by 2/3. However, the FR effect of the graphite was reduced with glass fibre...
Günter Beyer, Fire & Polymer, Belgium, discussed nano organoclays as PIN FRs in LS0H formulations (Low Smoke Zero Halogen). They are effective if the polymer enters between the molecular layers of the organoclay, resulting in a nanocomposite. This depends on...
Fouad Laoutid, Materia Nova Research, Belgium, presented tests of several different phosphorus-containing nano-FRs. Performance benefits of nano-FRs result from their very high surface, and so improved dispersion in polymers and increased reaction potential, and from...
Angela Schöffel, Georg H Luh, summarised developments in Expandable Graphite as a PIN flame retardant. Different suppliers (see pinfa Newsletter n°128) now offer expandable graphite with an “onset” temperature of 270°C, thus enabling use in polymers which are...
The Compound Company works closely with customers to develop and deliver bespoke performance thermoplastic solutions, by (reactive) extrusion, for applications including construction, technical engineering, Packaging, PV modules, cables. This technology enables...
