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Makwell Plasticizers Zinc Borate

Makwell Plasticizers Zinc Borate can be used as an a fire retardant in PVC, Polyolefins, Elastomers, Polyamides, Epoxy resins..

Chemical Name: Zinc borate

Functions: Flame Retardant

Chemical Family: Zinc & Zinc Compounds, Zinc Salts

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Polyamides, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
General Formula
2ZnO.3B2O3.3.5H2O
Commercial Name
ZB Fire-Retardant
CAS No.
1332-07-6
EC No.
215-566-6

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications

In halogen-containing systems, Zinc Borate is used in conjunction with antimony oxide, while in halogen-free systems, it is normally used in conjunction with aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, or red phosphorus. some particular application, Zinc Borate can be used alone.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Moisture (105 °C loss weight)2.1%
Loss on Ignition (450 °C)14.5 +/-1