A212

A212 by The R.J. Marshall Company is a low-cost flame retardant. It is non-toxic, halogen-free, chemically inert and has low abrasiveness. It can be used in a wide range of polymers at processing temperatures below 220°C. It acts as a heat sink thereby retarding pyrolysis and reducing the burning rate. The water vapor released has an added effect of diluting combustion gases and toxic fumes. It gives benefits like an arc and tracks resistance in plastics exposed to electrical arcing, acid resistance and smoke suppression. It begins to decompose endothermically releasing approximately 35% of its weight as water vapor at about 220°C. A212 is applicable in bulk molding compounds (BMC) and sheet molding compounds (SMC).