SmokeShield® ZB5

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Boron Zinc Oxide (B6Zn2O11)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Flame Retardant,

Smoke Suppressant

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Flame Retardants,

Performance Additives

Chemical Structure

Anhydrous Zinc Borate

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Crystalline,

Excellent Char Formation,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Temperature Application,

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Applications

• SmokeShield ZB5 is used as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant in engineering plastics.
• The product provides a high thermal stability allowing it to be used in systems that are processed at high temperatures.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Fine white powder

Typical Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Zinc Oxide Content	43.5 - 45.4	%	—
Boron Trioxide Content	53.5 - 55.5	—	—
Specific Gravity	2.5 - 2.7	—	—
Particle Size D50	8 - 15	μm	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),

SARA 313

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NDSL (Canada),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health and Safety

• The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.
• Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.
• Please wash thoroughly after handling.
• Store the product in a cool, dry, wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging

Standard packaging includes 25 kg bags and 1,000 kg super sacks.