U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto)

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Description

Zinc Borate. Acts as a flame retardant (boron based). Can be used in polymer systems requiring very high processing temperatures. Also used as a very good smoke suppressant for systems such as... view more

Applications

PVC>PVC, rigid
Extrusion
Calendering
Injection molding - thermoplastics

Firebrake® 500

U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto)

Firebrake® 500 by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is dehydrated zinc borate-based flame retardant and smoke suppressant. Contains no water of hydration. It can be used in systems requiring very high... view more

Applications

PA, Nylon
Other Thermoplastic>PSU (Polysufone)
Other Thermoplastic>Fluoropolymers
Other Thermoplastic>PEEK, PEKK,PEK…

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Firebrake® ZB

U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto)

Firebrake® ZB by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent. It is compatible with polyvinyl chloride, nylon, epoxy... view more

Applications

Other Thermoplastic
PP
Other Rubber
TPE and TPV

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Firebrake® ZB-Fine

U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto)

Firebrake® ZB-Fine by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent for plastics applications. It is suitable for polyvinyl... view more

Applications

PE
PVC>PVC, flexible
PVC>PVC, rigid
Other Rubber

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Firebrake® ZB-XF

U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto)

Firebrake® ZB-XF by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent. It is compatible with polyvinyl chloride, nylon, epoxy, polyethylene... view more

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