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SmokeShield

St. Louis Group Brand

Supplier:St. Louis Group

Products:15

St. Louis Group manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of smoke suppressants that include traditional smoke suppressants, as well as low cost AOM alternatives and high-performance proprietary blends.

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SmokeShield® AOM

Chemical Family:Ammonium Salts, Molybdenum Compounds
Functions:Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Processing Methods:Extrusion, Calendering
Features:Excellent Performance, Excellent Char Formation
End Uses:Riser Cable, Belts/Belt Repair, Aircraft Interiors, Plenum Cable Insulation, Electric Cables, Plenum Cable Jacketing, Sheets, HVAC, Carpet Tile

SmokeShield® AOM stands as a high-performance smoke suppressant containing Molybdenum, actively suppressing smoke in halogenated polymers, particularly PVC. Its role involves acting as a char former in the condensed phase. Its applications span jacketing and insulation for plenum and riser cables, plastisols, calendered sheets, belting, carpet tiles, and extruded sheets for subway and aircraft interiors.

SmokeShield® AOM-XF

Chemical Family:Ammonium Salts, Molybdenum Compounds
Functions:Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Processing Methods:Extrusion, Calendering
Features:Excellent Performance, High Surface Area, Excellent Char Formation
End Uses:Riser Cable, Belts/Belt Repair, Aircraft Interiors, Plenum Cable Insulation, Electric Cables, Plenum Cable Jacketing, Sheets, HVAC, Carpet Tile

SmokeShield® AOM-XF is a smoke suppressant for plastics and elastomers, categorized under performance additives. It is used in applications such as plenum cable insulation, plenum cable jacketing, riser cables, HVAC insulation, belts/belt repair, sheets, carpet tiles, and aircraft interiors. SmokeShield® AOM-XF offers excellent performance and is known as a charformer.

SmokeShield® ZB2

Chemical Name:Zinc borate
Chemical Family:Boron-based Compounds, Borates
Functions:Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant, Synergist
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Processing Methods:Calendering
End Uses:Riser Cable, Belts/Belt Repair, Plenum Cable Insulation, Plenum Cable Jacketing, Sheets, HVAC, Carpet Tile

SmokeShield® ZB2 stands as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant tailored for PVC-based applications. It demonstrates efficacy in halogenated polymers, functioning in the condensed phase to create char. This versatile product serves as a flame-retardant synergist and a partial replacement for antimony oxide in numerous PVC applications. Its diverse applications range from plenum and riser cable jacketing to HVAC insulation, plastisols, calendered sheets, belting, and carpet tiles.

SmokeShield® ZB4

Chemical Name:Zinc borate
Chemical Family:Boron-based Compounds, Borates
Functions:Flame Retardant, Synergist, Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyesters, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

SmokeShield® ZB4 is a versatile flame retardant additive designed for both plastics and elastomers. As a white powder containing zinc borate, this product functions as a synergist and charformer, enhancing flame retardancy while effectively reducing smoke emission. It is compatible with polymers like PVC, polyesters, PE, and PP. With its low smoke emission feature and charforming capabilities, SmokeShield® ZB4 is a reliable choice for achieving improved fire safety in various applications.

SmokeShield® ZB4-XFA

Chemical Name:Zinc borate
Chemical Family:Boron-based Compounds, Borates
Functions:Flame Retardant, Synergist, Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

SmokeShield® ZB4-XFA is a multifunctional additive designed to enhance the fire retardant properties of both plastics and elastomers. This product acts as a flame retardant, a smoke suppressant, and a synergist. Its compatibility with PVC makes it suitable for various applications. The white powder form ensures easy incorporation, and it functions as a char former, contributing to fire safety.

SmokeShield® ZB5

Chemical Name:Boron Zinc Oxide (B6Zn2O11)
Functions:Smoke Suppressant, Flame Retardant

SmokeShield® ZB5 proves its worth as an effective flame retardant synergist and char former. In engineering plastics, it acts as both a flame retardant and a smoke suppressant. Notably, it maintains high thermal stability, rendering it suitable for systems processed at elevated temperatures. Its appearance takes the form of a fine white powder.

SmokeShield® ZB8

Functions:Smoke Suppressant, Flame Retardant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
End Uses:Cables, Wires

SmokeShield® ZB8 is a versatile additive catering to the flame retardant needs of plastics and elastomers. With its dual functionality as both a flame retardant and a smoke suppressant, this product is especially suitable for applications like cables and wires made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Notably, SmokeShield® ZB8 also serves as a char forming agent, adding an additional layer of fire protection.

SmokeShield® ZHS

Chemical Name:Zinc Hydroxystannate
Functions:Smoke Suppressant, Flame Retardant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyesters, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
End Uses:Cables, Wires

SmokeShield® ZHS is a fine particle size zinc hydroxystannate flame retardant and smoke suppressant. This fine white to off-white powder effectively suppresses smoke in halogenated polymers, notably PVC, functioning as a charformer in the condensed phase. It serves as a potent flame retardant synergist and a replacement for antimony oxide in flexible PVC and halogenated polyesters.

SmokeShield® ZM-11

Functions:Smoke Suppressant
Features:Fire Retardant, Good Thermal Stability

SmokeShield® ZM-11 is a fine white powder, featuring an effective mixed metal smoke suppressant with a remarkable balance of flame retardancy, smoke suppression, and heat stability. This versatile complex also exhibits excellent wet electrical properties, making it a valuable choice for various applications.

SmokeShield® ZM-2

Chemical Family:Zinc & Zinc Compounds, Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds
Functions:Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

SmokeShield® ZM-2 is a fine white powder that serves as a high-performance flame retardant and smoke suppressant for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications. With its good thermal stability and odorless nature, it offers enhanced fire safety and reduced smoke emission. This molybdenum-free additive also boasts good electrical properties, making it an ideal choice for PVC formulations.

SmokeShield® ZM-20

Functions:Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
End Uses:Wires, Cables, Plenum Cable Jacketing

SmokeShield® ZM-20 is a cost-effective and high-performance smoke suppressant designed for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications. This fine powder additive, featuring zinc and molybdenum compounds, offers excellent fire safety with low smoke emission, making it an ideal choice for cables, wires, and plenum cable jacketing.

SmokeShield® ZM-4

Functions:Smoke Suppressant
Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
End Uses:Wires, Cables, Plenum Cable Jacketing

SmokeShield® ZM-4 is a reliable smoke suppressant additive tailored for enhancing the fire safety of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) applications. This fine powder, comprising zinc and molybdenum compounds, offers a cost-effective solution with low smoke emission characteristics. Ideal for cables, wires, and plenum cable jacketing, SmokeShield® ZM-4 serves as an alternative solution.

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SmokeShield® ZB4

SmokeShield® ZB4 is a fine particle sized zinc borate smoke suppressant. It also acts as a flame retardant synergist and a partial replacement of antimony oxide.

Product Families: Performance Additives, Flame Retardants, Polymer Additives, Elastomer Additives

Chemical Family: Boron-based Compounds, Borates

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SmokeShield® ZM-2

SmokeShield® ZM-2 is a high performance, non-molybdenum, low cost AOM replacement smoke suppressant with excellent thermal stability.

Product Families: Performance Additives, Flame Retardants, Polymer Additives

Chemical Family: Zinc & Zinc Compounds, Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds

Labeling Claims: Molybdate-free

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SmokeShield

SmokeShield® ZB4

SmokeShield® ZB4 is a fine particle sized zinc borate smoke suppressant. It also acts as a flame retardant synergist and a partial replacement of antimony oxide.

Product Families: Performance Additives, Flame Retardants, Polymer Additives, Elastomer Additives

Chemical Family: Boron-based Compounds, Borates

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SmokeShield® ZM-2

SmokeShield® ZM-2 is a high performance, non-molybdenum, low cost AOM replacement smoke suppressant with excellent thermal stability.

Product Families: Performance Additives, Flame Retardants, Polymer Additives

Chemical Family: Zinc & Zinc Compounds, Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds

Labeling Claims: Molybdate-free

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Identification

Chemical Family: Ammonium Salts,
Borates,
Boron-based Compounds,
Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds,
Molybdenum Compounds,
Zinc & Zinc Compounds
Chemical Name: Ammonium Octamolybdate,
Antimony Trioxide,
Boron Zinc Oxide (B6Zn2O11),
Zinc,
Zinc Hydroxystannate,
Zinc borate
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Additives
Functional Additives
Elastomer Additives
Flame Retardants,
Performance Additives
Polymer Additives
Flame Retardants,
Performance Additives
Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
Industrial Additives Functions: Smoke Suppressant
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Flame Retardant,
Smoke Suppressant,
Synergist

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Molybdate-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Wire & Cable
Building Wires & Power Cables,
Jacketing & Insulation
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS),
Polyamides,
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),
Polycarbonates (PC),
Polyesters,
Polyethylenes (PE),
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE),
Polypropylenes (PP),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Industrial Additives End Use: Electric Cables
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Aircraft Interiors,
Belts/Belt Repair,
Cables,
Carpet Tile,
Film,
HVAC,
Plenum Cable Insulation,
Plenum Cable Jacketing,
Riser Cable,
Sheets,
Wires
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Calendering,
Extrusion