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NYAGRAPH® 251 is a expandable graphite flame retardant. NYAGRAPH® 251 is a natural material based on processed graphite ore. The ore is treated with sulfuric acid in what is called an intercalation process. The material is washed and neutralized to prevent corrosion of metal parts when processed by the user. Excessive shear should be avoided.

Functions: Flame Retardant

Chemical Family: Graphene & Graphites

Labeling Claims: Halogen-free

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU), Synthetic Rubbers

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Low Toxicity, Smoke Suppressant

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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NYAGRAPH 251 may be used in polyurethanes, sealants, bitumens, rubbers, adhesives, coatings, and polymers.

NYAGRAPH 251 may also be used in conjunction with other flame retardants to provide improved flame-retardant and smoke-suppressant properties to a material.

Advantages

Nyacol NYAGRAPH 251 is an intumescent flame retardant that offers the following advantages:

  • Halogen-free
  • Low smoke
  • Non-dripping
  • Reduced heat release
  • Lower in toxic gasses
  • Insulating

Applications & Uses

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Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Soft black particles
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Sizemin. 80 (min. 0.03)nm
pH6 - 8
Onset Temperature180 ± 10
Expansion Volumemin. 250ml/g
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%
Puritymin. 99%HPLC, LC-MS
Volatile Content14 - 18%
Bulk Density0.45 – 0.65g/cm3
Free Acidmax. 0.5mg/g NaOH
Ash Contentmax. 1.0%
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Over 710 μm1 - 5%
710 μm-300 μm79 - 85%
300 μm-150 μm9 - 15%
Below 150 μm1 - 5%

Technical Details & Test Data

Expansion Graph

Nyacol NYAGRAPH 251 Expansion Graph