A safe solution with flame retardant plastic
Sirmax's flame retardant materials are a range of products that meet the stringent requirements of the industry and offer a real improvement in fire safety. These are thermoplastic compounds that contain flame retardant additives, i.e. chemicals designed to reduce the flammability of the end products on which they are used. Within plastic polymers, these special ingredients retard the spread of flames and reduce the rate of combustion. Thanks to their unique properties, FR compounds can provide increased fire safety and protection for people, buildings and property. Sirmax formulations are designed to have low toxicity, ensuring minimal impact on human health and the environment. Their versatility means they can be used in a wide range of applications. For example, the strong market push towards the use of electric batteries in cars is leading car manufacturers to favur ever safer materials.
Self-extinguishing products from Sirmax are used in the construction of base carriers or other sensitive components of household appliances. They are also used in the construction of covers for boilers or parts of power tools, e.g. electric welders, and all applications that can come into contact with motors, control units, electronic parts that can be ignition points for fires.
Sirmax reports strong demand for its FR PP compounds in the U.S. as end users and processors move increasingly to halogen free alternatives.
The flame retardant grades are also being considered as an environmentally friendly alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The use of these type of products is not limited to automotive. Thanks to its versatile portfolio of flame retardant compounds, Sirmax is working closely with end users and processors on a range of applications including meter sockets, sensor housings, connectors, power tools, and electrical housings. The company can also customize halogen free flame retardant products to meet specific application requirements.
Sirmax portfolio of flame retardant is represented by product families such as:
- Isoplen® is family of unfilled compound available in all colors and targeted for less demanding end-use requirements;
- Dafnelen® is a family of homopolymer and copolymer unfilled compound with strong mechanical and electrical properties;
- Dafneglass® is a family of glass reinforced compound with strong thermal, impact and stiffness properties, while meeting the standards of the automotive and household appliance industries.
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