Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Features
- High phosphorus content
- Single component intumescent system
- Limited water solubility
- Good thermal stability
- Small particle size
- Neutral pH in aqueous systems
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Applications
NK is the ideal choice whenever a high degree of flame retardancy is desired, without the use of halogen, in paints, coatings, sealants, mastics and adhesives.
Properties
- Appearance
- White, free-flowing powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Halogen content | 0 | % | — |
| Density | 1.22 | g/cm³ | — |
| Bulk density | 0.63 | g/cm³ | — |
| Phosphorus content | 19.5 | % | — |
| pH (10% slurry) | 7 | - | — |
| Solubility | 3 | g/100g water | — |
| Particle size, 50% median | max. 10 | microns | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Thermal Stability
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) at 20°C/min:
- 2% weight loss 250°C
- 15% weight loss 300°C
- 30% weight loss 400°C