- Functions:Smoke Suppressant, Flame Retardant
- Chemical Family:Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds
- Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polypropylenes (PP), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylenes (PE)
Niknam Chemicals Magnesium Hydroxide is a white powder with specific gravity of 2.36. , very slightly soluble in water; decomposing at 350°C. Magnesium Hydroxide is an inert filler, flame retardant and smoke suppressant for plastics,synthetic rubber, reinforced polyesters, phenolics and urethane foam.Magnesium hydroxide releases its 31% water when heated to above 325°C, Which cools the product below flash point to reduce fire occurrence. Medicinally it, in the form of a mixture (milk of magnesia), is also used as an antacid and as a osmotic laxative.