Clariant’s new nitrogen-based flame retardant for polyolefin offers both fire safety and UV protection for outdoor applications, in particular roofing.
The very stable amino-ether based product can achieve DIN 4102-B2, EN 13501-1-E fire performance specifications in polyolefin thin section films and delivers an outstanding light and weather stability performance combined with a high transparency and resistance to chemicals. In addition, compared to traditional halogenated flame retardant systems, the PIN FR is efficient at lower concentrations. It has achieved the Clariant EcoTain® label for products offering outstanding sustainability advantages and have undergone a systematic, in-depth screening process using 36 criteria in all three sustainability dimensions: social, environmental and economic. Clariant provides a broad panel of specialist non-halogenated flame retardant and other performance additive solutions, including light stabilisers, processing additives, antioxidants, antistatic agents, to improve performance and durability of polymers used in sectors such as building and construction, transport, textiles, electrical and electronics.
“AddWorks® LXR 920 Aminoether HALS” https://www.clariant.com/en/Solutions/Products/2015/04/23/11/40/AddWorks-LXR-920 and EcoTain https://www.clariant.com/ecotain