TAGS: Flame Retardants Polymer Reinforcement Surface Modification
Imerys offers ImerShield™ range of flame retardant synergists for polymers specially designed for use in flame retardant systems. Depending on the ImerShield™ product, they can be used in applications such as cell phones, computers, electric vehicles and household appliances.
The unique features of ImerShield™ provide a range of benefits to users looking to add real performance to their flame retardant polymers for use in electronics. These features allow for similar or improved flame retardant ratings at reduced part thicknesses.
Reduces FR Additive Loading
They also allow manufacturers to reduce flame retardant additive loading while improving or maintaining their classification. Depending on the product selection, they can help to improve the
reinforcement of plastics, reduce equipment corrosion or improve rheology and melt flow.
Related Read: Flame Retardant Behavior Characterization in Practice
Security of supply is increased by allowing the use of alternative formulations with minerals that partially replace flame retardant additives and chopped glass fiber in formulations. Manufacturers can also reduce overall formulation costs by supplementing higher-cost additives and formulation components that currently face supply limitations.
These impressive features make ImerShield™ the ideal choice for use in intumescent flame retardant plastics formulations to improve their classifications, part quality, mechanical properties and polymer processing while also reducing additive loading and equipment corrosion.
Benefits
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Enables flame retardant classification
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Allows for reduced flame retardant additive loading
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Improved production processing
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Increased security of supply
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Cost reduction
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Source: Imerys