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EXOLITFLAMERETARDANTS
FORTHERMOPLASTICS
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 2
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CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Prole of modern ame retardants 4
Standard polyamides (6 and 66) 8
High performance polyamides 12
Polyesters 14
Thermoplastic elastomers 18
Polyolens 20
Clariant development and costumer support 22
Quick performance matters
and without a doubt, especially
in areas where the protection
of life and property is key.
In that context, modern ame
retardants have to fulll
additional demanding material
requirements in addition to
their most prominent role as
an additive to slow down or
even fully prevent starting res.
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 4
Prole
OFMODERN
FLAMERETARDANTS
INFLUENCEONCOMPOUNDPROPERTIES
The inuence on mechanical and electrical properties, a good melt
ow behavior and a robust processing window are critical points,
especially in the electronics industry where miniaturization plays
a vital role. For electrical properties like comparative tracking index
(CTI), Exolit grades ofer the best solution available. Compared to
other ame retardants, Exolit products often have a smaller impact
on mechanical properties due to their comparably low dosage.
An additional feature is the low density which can be a convincing
reason for their usage e.g. in the transport industry where weight
reduction is becoming more and more important.

GLOWWIRETEST
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INFLUENCEONTHESURROUNDINGSINCASEOFAFIRE
Already a small, starting re develops smoke and it is the toxic
smoke that kills by far most re victims. In addition, dense smoke
can make visual orientation impossible and people may not be able
to escape from e.g. a building, ship or train. If the smoke contains
corrosive substances (e.g. from halogen containing polymers or
ame retardants), equipment not efected by the re itself can
also be damaged. Exolit ame retardants show less toxic smoke
development compared to other solutions.
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 6
ENVIRONMENTALANDLEGISLATIVECRITERIA
The topic of sustainability is receiving more and more attention
when deciding about new materials or designs. Aspects like use
of hazardous materials, carbon footprint, recycling behavior, and
life cycle analysis gain importance throughout the value chain
and even for the end consumer. Clariants Exolit range is a good an-
swer to these environmental concerns:
Exolit ame retardants do not contain restricted heavy metals,
bromine or chlorine as regulated e.g. in Europe by the Directive
on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in EEE
(RoHS, 2011/65/EU).
Other regions of the world are coming up with similar legislation.
Hence, Exolit OP ame retardants are a preferred choice for
electric and electronic equipment (EEE).
Most commercial Exolit grades are globally registered in
chemical inventories and all of the sales products are pre-
registered or fully registered under the European legislation
on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction
of Chemicals (EC 1907/2006, REACH).
Exolit products have shown in practice that they meet the
performance levels expected and needed in modern applications.
In addition, Exolit ame retardants have been extensively tested
in studies by independent researchers and public authorities.
For example, the EU-funded collaborative research project
ENFIRO (www.enro.eu) which ran from 2009 to 2012 studied
the properties of various non halogenated ame retardants as
alternatives to established brominated products. Furthermore,
the material and re performance as well as life cycle aspects
were compared. Exolit OP (designated as Alpi in the project)
was amongst the best rated products and a good environmental
and health prole was conrmed. Another example are the
Design for Environment projects of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA) some of which
studied alternatives to major brominated ame retardants for
printed circuit boards, polyurethane foams and thermoplastics
(www.epa.gov/dfe). Exolit OP and Exolit AP were amongst
the candidates studied only minor hazards were identied.
Together with other member companies of the Association
for non-halogenated Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame
Retardants (pinfa.org), Clariant engaged in a pilot project
for a Green Screen assessment of its ame retardants
(www.cleanproduction.org/Greenscreen.php) with positive results.
Prole
OFMODERN
FLAMERETARDANTS
7
Consequently, in 2012
Clariant doubled the capacity
for Exolit OP phosphinates
with another state of the art
plant at the Knapsack site
near Cologne, Germany,
where we have over 100 years
of experience with
phosphorus and chemicals.
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 8
Standard polyamides (6 and 66)
EXOLITOP1312
EXOLITOP1314
EXOLITOP1400TP*

Exolit OP 1312, Exolit OP 1314 and Exolit OP 1400 TP* are blends
containing an organic aluminium phosphinate and synergists.
While Exolit OP 1312 and Exolit OP 1314 are fully established and
globally used ame retardants, Exolit OP 1400 TP* contains a
new substance which is currently under registration in various
chemical inventories.

For current registration status please contact Clariants corporate
product stewardship. As a newly developed product, Exolit OP 1400
TP* is currently available from a semi-commercial production.
Exolit OP 1400 TP* does not contain any hazardous substances.
TECHNICALDATA
Delivery form Phosphorus content
[%]
UL 94 V-0 at 0.4 mm
(PA 66 GF30) [%]
Decomposition temperature
[C]
EXOLIT OP 1312 White powder 18.7 - 19.7 18 - 20 >330
EXOLIT OP 1314 White powder 20.5 - 21.5 20 >330
EXOLIT OP 1400 TP* White powder 23.5 - 26.0 20 >350
UL 94V-0 down to 0.4mm
CTI of up to 600V
Low material density
Low impact on mechanical properties
Good colorability
Good contrast in laser marking
Halogen free

* Test Product
Plastics in general exhibit excellent insulation properties combined
with low weight and high mechanical strength an important
feature for the electric and electronic (E&E), transportation and
appliances industry. In these industries, glass bre reinforced poly-
amides are increasingly used due to their well balanced properties.
However, they can start a re when exposed to an ignition source.
In order to ensure the re safety, ame retardants are added to
meet the various re classes.
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ADVANTAGES
Clariants Exolit OP 1312, OP 1314 and the newly developed
OP 1400 TP* ofer many advantages compared to other types
of ame retardants on the market:
Compounds made with Exolit OP have a low density and
combine good mechanical properties with high CTI values.
Exolit OP 1312 is the most efcient grade regarding UL 94
and glow wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test performance.
Exolit OP 1314 and OP 1400 TP* provide an enhanced thermal
stability and are therefore especially suitable for high processing
temperatures and compounds which are injection molded into
complex cavities.
Exolit OP 1400 TP* extends the application range
with its better stability to hot and humid environments.
Reinforced polyamides with UL 94 V-0 classication down to
0.4 mm thickness can be achieved with the Exolit OP products.
Exolit OP 1312 can be used to obtain a glow wire ignition
temperature (GWIT) of 775C, optionally in combination with
melamine polyphosphate. A glow wire ammability index (GWFI)
of 960C can be attained with Exolit OP 1312, 1314 and 1400 TP*
within the range of typical UL 94 V-0 dosages.

CIRCUITBREAKER
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:CTI**
[V]
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Density**
[g/cm
3
]
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Dielectric strength**
[kV/mm]
* Test Product
** dry as molded
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 10
Standard polyamides (6 and 66)
EXOLITOP1312
EXOLITOP1314
EXOLITOP1400TP*
MATERIALPERFORMANCE

LASERMARKING:
PA 66 GF 30 with
20% Exolit OP 1400 TP*,
0.3% Lazerair 835 and
1% Renol black MB
(Nd:YAG - Laser;
wavelength 1064 nm)
The main application of Exolit OP is in glass bre reinforced
polyamides. The glass ber content will typically be varied from
10 to 50%. Exolit OP can also be used in non-reinforced poly-
amides, resulting in a non-dripping V-0. The loadings required for
UL 94 V-0 ratings are in the same range as for reinforced grades.
Exolit OP 1312/1314/1400 TP* are suitable for polyamides based
on renewable raw materials as well, e.g. PA 6.10.
Flame retarded polyamides with Exolit OP can be used for laser
marking on light and dark colors and show good contrasts.
The compounds are suitable for laser welding. Polyamides with
Exolit OP provide a lower smoke density than compounds with
brominated ame retardants combined with antimony trioxide
or compounds with red phosphorus.
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Elongation at break**
[%]
200
175
150
125
100
75
50
25
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Tensile strength at break**
[N/mm
2
]
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:E-Modulus**
[Mpa]
* Test Product
** dry as molded
Compared to polyamides ame retarded with brominated polysty-
rene (polystyrene/antimony trioxide) polyamides with Exolit OP
achieve higher CTI values up to 600 V. Compared to compounds
with red phosphorus, polyamides with Exolit OP obtain UL 94 V-0
classications down to 0.4 mm and are suitable for color matching
and laser marking. Furthermore, no specic workplace precautions
against potential phosphine formation and emissions are necessary.
11
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Notched impact strength**
[kJ/m
2
]
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
PAwithout
FR
with
ExolitOP
with
Br/Ato
PA66GF30:Impact strengt**
[kJ/m
2
]
POLYAMIDE66-GF:Spider web diagram
Safety
100
80
60
40
20
0
MechanicalProperties
Smoke
UL94
Performance
CTI Processing/
handling
Color
GWIT
ExolitOP
nRedPhosphorus
nBr-PS
* Test Product
** dry as molded
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 12
High performance polyamides
EXOLITOP1230
UL 94V-0 down to 0.4mm
High thermal stability
Excellent electrical properties
Good colorability
Halogen free
PROPERTIESOFEXOLITOP1230
Delivery form Decomposition
temperature
[C]
Typical UL 94 V-0
at 0.4 mm
EXOLIT OP 1230 White powder > 350 C 12-15%
Within the last years, high performance polyamides (HPPA) have
experienced a tremendous growth. The use of aromatic monomers
like terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid increases their mechanical
strength as well as temperature and chemical resistance. They
are used wherever a standard polyamide or polyester is not stable
enough. Due to their high thermal stability as well as their easy
processing, HPPAs are a very competitive choice versus liquid
crystal polymers (LCP).
Most of these HPPA compounds need to be ame retarded
according to UL 94 rating in order to fulll the requirements
in their specic applications. HPPAs used as insulating materials
have to be stable against tracking (high comparative tracking
index (CTI) is often required).
High processing temperatures and the trend towards miniatur-
ization challenge the performance of ame retardants in HPPAs.
Additionally, when applied in the SMT process (surface mounting
technology) used for printed circuit boards, HPPAs have to resist
high temperatures in lead-free reow soldering.
Exolit OP 1230 is the rst non-halogenated ame retardant which
can withstand the demanding requirements of this high end
segment of engineering plastics. Exolit OP 1230 has proven to be
efective in bio based HPPAs as well.
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Stifness Surface
100
80
60
40
20
0
CTI
Elasticity
UL94
Weldlinestrength Flashing
Flowability
Wateruptake
SPIDERWEBDIAGRAM
of HPPA with Exolit OP 1230 vs. LCP
HPPAwithExolitOP1230
nLCP
BLISTERINGTESTOFHPPAWITHEXOLITOP1230
HPPA compound with Exolit OP 1230 pass the blistering test. The
plates were pretreated according to JDEC-J-STD 020C (MSL 2)
and did not show any changes after exposing them three times to
the reow soldering temperature prole with a peak temperature
of 260C. Plates of the same HPPA containing a competitive ame
retardant showed heavy blistering under these conditions.

HPPAGF30
without ame retardant

HPPAGF30
with 15% Exolit OP 1230

HPPAGF30
with competitive ame retardant
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 14
Polyesters
EXOLITOP1240
Exolit OP 1240 is a ame retardant based on an organic aluminium
phosphinate which is a thermally stable white solid without any
hazard classication or labeling. It can be easily compounded into
polyesters and subsequently processed again to manufacture ame
retarded parts used in consumer or industrial products.
One of the most widely used engineering polymers is polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT) and to a lower extent the related polyethylene
terephthalate (PET). These thermoplastic polyesters feature
TECHNICALDATA Key properties of Exolit OP 1240
Delivery form Phosphorus content
[%]
UL 94 V-0 at 0.4 mm
(PBT GF30) [%]
Decomposition temperature
[C]
EXOLIT OP 1240 White powder 23.3 - 24.0 20 >350
excellent dimensional stability due to low moisture absorption,
a good resistance against solvents and high insulating capacity
making them preferred polymers for many applications in the
automotive, E&E- and appliances industry. Many of these PBT
or PET materials, especially glass ber reinforced grades, need
to be ame retarded to fulll international safety requirements
like the classications of the UL 94 standard.
UL 94V-0 down to 0.4mm
For reinforced and unlled polyesters
Excellent electrical properties
Good colorability
Versatile use with synergists
Halogen free
15
0 5 10 15 20
PBTCOMPOUNDLOI increase by addition of Exolit OP 1240**
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
DosageFR[%]
L
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i
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i
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Exolit OP 1240 can be used at relatively low loadings on its own

but can be combined with many synergistic components as well.
Optimised ratios of components can be provided by our technical
service on request. This helps to match a variety of ame retardant
and other requirements specied by equipment manufacturers.
Depending on the application the focus of design engineers will be
on certain electrical or mechanical properties of the PBT material.
Apart from the technical prole required for the application recipe
costs and other criteria will be considered as well. Compared to
a PBT containing a brominated ame retardant combined with
antimony oxide, the halogen free materials based on Exolit OP 1240
in general have a lower density. The values are typically in the range
of 1.5 versus 1.7 kg/l, depending on the synergists and the ratios
applied. This allows a more lightweight construction and produc-
tion of more molded parts per weight unit of compounded PBT.
By showing an outstanding ame retardant efciency (see LOI
increase in PBT compound) Exolit OP 1240 meets the demand for
halogen free ame retardants in polyester applications. It works
as a very good ame extinguisher by interrupting the chemical
process of burning in the gas phase, comparable to the mechanism
of halogen containing ame retardants. In addition, it forms a thin
char barrier on the surface of the polyester.
SYNERGISTICCOMPONENTS
EXOLITOP1240
PHOSPHINATE
MELAMINE
POLYPHOSPHATE
Increased
efciency
NANOMETRIC
METALOXIDE
Increased
efciency
POLYPHOS-
PHONATE
Increased
GWIT
BOEHMITE
Cost
reduction
ARYL
PHOSPHATES
Improved
elongation
ORGANIC
PHOSPHAZENE
Improved
elongation
MELAMINE
CYANURATE
Cost reduction
** dry as molded
[%]
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 16
Polyesters
EXOLITOP1240
EXOLITOP1260TP*
MATERIALPERFORMANCE

PBTGF30FORMULATIONSBASEDONEXOLITOP1240in comparison to a brominated ame retardant with antimony oxide

FR loading
[ %]
UL 94
(0.8 mm)
Elongation
at break
[ %]
CTI
[V]
GWIT (1 mm)
[C]
Notched impact
strength
[kJ/m
2
]
Br/ATO 15 V-O 2.4 225 700 8.1
EXOLIT OP 1240 20 V-O 1.9 600 725 7
EXOLIT OP 1240 + MC 20 V-O 1.6 500 750 6.4
EXOLIT OP 1240 + MPP 20 V-O 2 550 750 7.3
EXOLIT OP 1260 TP* 18 V-O 2.6 575 750 8
EXOLIT OP 1240 + MPP + PC 18 V-O 2.3 425 775 6.6
EXOLIT OP 1240 IN PET/PBT 15.3 V-O 2.2 560 750 7.2
PETFORMULATIONS
FR loading
[ %]
Glass bers
[ %]
UL 94
(0.8 mm)
GWIT (1 mm)
[C]
Notched impact
strength
[kJ/m
2
]
EXOLIT OP 1240 15 30 V-O 725 8.1
EXOLIT OP 1240 + MC 13 30 V-O 800 8
EXOLIT OP 1240 15 0 V-O 700 6.6
EXOLIT OP 1240 + PTFE 15 0 V-O 825 7.2
Exolit OP 1260 TP* is a new synergistic blend achieving UL 94 V-0
at 0.8 mm thickness with 18 wt% loading only, while enhancing
melt ow and mechanical properties of polyester compounds
as well.
The table below summarizes the performance of a few other syner-
gistic combinations based on Exolit OP 1240 compared to Exolit OP
1260 TP*. Each compound shows at least one specic strength.
Exolit OP 1240 is an even more efcient ame retardant in either
glass reinforced or unreinforced PET compounds. Only 13 to 15%
of ame retardant in total is needed to reach a UL 94 V-0 rating
at 0.8 mm thickness and a high GWIT (see table on the left). For
achieving the preferred GWIT level of 775C, once again synergistic
components are helpful, like melamine cyanurate (MC) or a small
amount of polytetrauoroethylene (PTFE). As indicated in table 1
already, ame retarded PET/PBT blends with excellent properties
can be manufactured with Exolit OP 1240 as well.
* Test Product
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Polyesters
EXOLITOP950

Exolit OP 950 is an organic zinc phosphinate showing polymer-

like properties. In contrast to Exolit OP 1240, it melts during
compounding and can therefore be blended into polymers easily.
For PET bers, Exolit OP 950 can be used as an additive ame
retardant. With a dosage of 5% the LOI increases to 33%.
Exolit OP 950 can be used in PBT and PET for injection moulding
as well, favourably in combination with Exolit OP 1240 and
further synergists.
Exolit OP 950 is under registration in various chemical inventories.
For the current status please check the material safety datasheet
or contact Clariants Product Stewartship. Exolit OP 950 is labeled
according to CLP (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended)
with H318 Causes serious eye damage and H410 Very toxic to
aquatic life with long lasting efects.
Melt blendable phosphinate
with a melting point of 208C
and decomposition >350C
Forms a highly viscous, polymer melt
under polyester processing conditions
For PET bers with LOI >30%
Phosphorus content 20%
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 18
Thermoplastic elastomers
EXOLITOP1230
EXOLITOP935
EXOLITOP1311
EXOLITOP1312
UL 94 V-0 / VW-1 passed
Low smoke toxicity
Good electrical and mechanical properties
Good hydrolysis resistance
Halogen free
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) are materials combining the
processing advantages of thermoplastics with the exible, low
modulus properties of elastomers. Block copolymer TPEs include
thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), copolyesters (TPE-E) and
polyether block amides (PEBA). Due to various demands, a huge
number of TPE grades are on the market ranging from Shore A 10
to Shore D 75. Exolit OP can efectively balance mechanical
properties and ame retardancy in TPEs.
TPE-Es combine toughness and resilience with excellent resistance
to creep, impact, tearing as well as exural fatigue. Exolit OP 935 can
efectively ame retard these elastomers. A loading of 20-30% ame
retardant is recommended depending on the chemical structure of
the polymer. Adding small amounts of PTFE can prevent dripping in
the UL 94 test. In some cases, the addition of nitrogen containing
synergists can improve re resistance. Flame retarded TPE-Es are
used for cable extrusion, wire coating, connectors, plugs, conveyer
belts or corrugated pipes.
STRESS-STRAINDIAGRAM of TPU (UL 94 V-0) with Exolit OP, MC = melamine cyanurate
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
nExolit OP 1311 (22.5%)+MC(7.5%) Exolit OP 935 (15%)+MC(15%)
T
e
n
s
i
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s
t
r
e
s
s

Elongation[%]
[MPa]
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EXOLITOPINTPE-E(GWIT = Glow Wire Ignition Temperature, GWFI = Glow Wire Flammability Index)
UL 94 test
(1.6 mm)
GWIT
(1mm )
[C]
GWFI
(1mm)
[C]
Tensile
strength
(DIN 53504*)
[kJ/m
2
]
Elongation
at break
(DIN 53504*)
[%]
Notched
impact str.
(Charpy,
ISO 179/1eA)
Shore D
(ISO 868)
Melt ow
rate
[g/10min]
Spiral ow
[cm]
EXOLIT OP 935 (20-22%)
TPE-E (Shore D55)
V-O 775 960 20.5 322 13.1 56 42 47
EXOLIT OP 935 (20-22%)
TPE-E (Shore D40)
V-1 650 900 16.9 547 no break 38 20 42
TPU is easy to ignite and difcult to ame retard. By adding 25-35%
Exolit OP 1311 or OP 1312 the UL 94 class V-0 can be achieved.
Exolit OP 1230 can also be combined with other ame retardant
synergists. Applications for ame retarded TPU are cable extrusion
but also various injection moulded parts and articial leather.
RECOMMENDATIONof products for TPEs
EXOLIT OP 935
Micronized metal phosphinate with
d
95
of max. 10m and d
50
of 2-3m
EXOLIT OP 1230
Metal phosphinate with
d
50
of 20-40m
EXOLIT OP 1311/1312
Powder blends of Exolit OP 1230 and
nitrogen synergists
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 20
Polyolens
EXOLITAP760
EXOLITAP765
EXOLITAP766
HOSTAVINNOW
UL 94 V-0 at 1.6 and 3.2 mm
Low smoke density
Low smoke gas corrosivity
Good electrical and mechanical properties
Excellent UV stability
Good recyclability
Halogen free
EXOLITAP760
Standard grade for PP and PE
Injection molding applications
EXOLITAP765
Better stability for PP extrusion
Less water uptake in compounding
EXOLITAP766
Higher efciency
Especially for glass ber reinforced PP
In E&E equipment a variety of diferent
thermoplastic materials is used. In many
cases they need to be ame retarded in
order to comply with re safety standards.
Intumescent ame retardants like the
Exolit AP 76x range have been designed
for polyolens to pass the V-0 rating
according to the UL 94 ammability test.
In PP based compounds loadings of 22-30%
of ame retardant are needed to meet the
test criteria.
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TECHNICALDATAof Exolit AP 76x
Phosphorus
[ % by wt.]
Nitrogen
[ % by wt.]
Density
[ g/ml]
Bulk density
[ g/ml]
Moisture content
[ % by wt.]
EXOLIT AP 760 20.0 14.0 1.8 0.4 <0.5
EXOLIT AP 765* 21.0 18.0 1.7 0.6 <0.5
EXOLIT AP 766* 24.0 15.4 1.7 0.6 <0.5
* For registration status please contact Clariants Product Stewartship.
COMPOUNDPROPERTIESof PP homopolymers (V-0, 1.6 mm) containing Exolit AP 76x
MFR

[g/10 min]
Tensile modules

[MPa]
Tensile yield stress

[N/mm
2
]
Elongation at break
[%]
Impact strength
(Charpy)
[kJ/m
2
]
Notched impact
strength
[kJ/m
2
]
PP blank 12.0 1550 35 >50 90 3.0
EXOLIT AP 760 (30%) 14.7 2270 24 6.9 19 2.0
EXOLIT AP 765* (25%) 10.9 2000 25 14.4 21 1.4
EXOLIT AP 766* (22%) 10.8 1870 25 10.5 26 1.5
Compared to the use of other non-halogenated ame retardants
like metal hydroxides the Exolit grades show a better process-
ability. In addition, mechanical properties are less afected due to
the lower dosage needed. In case of a starting re Exolit AP 76x
products ofer advantages compared to halogenated ame retar-
dants. Peak heat release and smoke density from the polyolens
are much lower resulting in a signicantly reduced spread of ame
and better chances for people to escape from a re. Moreover, the
lower smoke corrosivity can avoid severe damage of electrical
equipment installed close to the re source.
HOSTAVINNOWSOLUTIONS
Hostavin NOW XP is a new additive that acts simultaneously
as a ame retardant and as a UV light stabilizer. Its innovative
technology, based on polymeric aminoether-HALS (hindered amine
light stabilizer), makes Hostavin NOW XP compatible with a variety
of polymers, especially polyolens. Typical loadings are between
1 and 3%. For instance, melt spinning Hostavin NOW in a PP ber
results in a signicant increase in the LOI (limiting Oxygen Index)
without inuencing the color (no yellowing).
The tailor-made Hostavin NOW FR XP blend can be added to
polyolen lms to reach B2 classication according to the German
DIN 4102 without inuencing the transparency of the lms.
EXOLIT FLAME RETARDANTS FOR THERMOPLASTICS 22
Clariant development
ANDCOSTUMERSUPPORT
Clariant ofers a wide range of polymer
additives: ame retardants, waxes, antioxidants,
UV stabilizers, and antistatic agents.
In order to efciently respond to customers
needs Clariants Additives Business Unit
operates its own application technology
plastics center. Our dedicated technical
service ofers support regarding individual
recipe development and optimization of ame
retardant and additive packages.
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State-of-the-art plastics processing allows compounding and
masterbatch preparation including strand and under-water
pelletizing as well as die-face cutting. Test specimens are
produced via injection molding, prole extrusion and blow
moulding of lms. Flammability tests (UL 94, LOI, GWFI/
GWIT, DIN 4102 B2, CTI, FMVSS 302) are completed by
a wide range of standard methods to characterize plastics
properties (e.g. mechanical and rheological data).
Clariants analytical labs assist with most suitable and up
to date methods such as, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
(NMR) spectroscopy, High Pressure and Gas Chromatography
(HPLC, GC), Diferential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC),
Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier-Transform
Infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis etc. which are accurate
and reliable analytical techniques for development work.
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