Ecopiren 3,5 is a fine white powder of magnesium hydroxide. Produced from selectively mined natural magnesium hydroxide (ground brucite), by milling and classifying.

Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide

Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds, Magnesium Salts

Functions: Flame Retardant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Synonyms: Magnesia hydrate, Magnesium dihydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), Magnesium(II) hydroxide, Milk of magnesia

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
1309-42-8
EC No.
215-170-3

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application
  • Used as flame retardant filler for polymeric materials for achieving of highcoxygen index (LOI), and for ensuring of the absorption of smoke and toxic gasses.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MgO/Mg(OH)min. 64.0/92.8%
CaOmax. 2.3%
SiOmax. 1.3%
Fe2O3max. 0.13%
Loose Bulk Densitymin. 300kg/m3
Humiditymax. 0.5%
Particle Size Distribution Laser granulometry (Malvern Mastersize) D503 - 4μm
Particle Size Distribution D909 - 11μm
Particle Size Distribution Sedimentation technique (Sedigraph) D501.5 - 2.0μm
Surface Area Range11 - 13m²/g
Product appearanceWhite, fine, homogeneous powder

Safety & Health

Security
  • Refers to low-hazard substances; fire and explosion-proof, non-toxic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing
  • Paper bags with polyethylene liner, big bags
Transportation
  • Transported by all modes of transport in accordance with the rules of  transportation of goods that operates in this mode of transport

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • The shelf life is 12 months from date of delivery to the customer's warehouse, when stored in dry place and while maintaining the tightness of packing. After bag is opened material should be used immediately or packed hermetically.