FRX POLYMERS� is the first company to have developed a polymeric form of phosphorus which is being used as a non-migrating flame retardant (FR) additive. This is a huge advantage over traditional small molecule FR additives that can migrate out of applications thereby exposing humans to these (often) toxic chemicals. Upon migrating, small FR additives also lose their efficacy and can cause parts to fail.The recently developed unique polymer has the highest LOI measured for a thermoplastic material. The polymer can be used as standalone, melt processable, inherent FR material but is also compatible with and delivers FR performance plus a number of unique properties to polycarbonate (blends), polyesters, polyurethanes, and thermosets. Being polymeric, the polyphosphonates will hardly deteriorate the physical properties of these systems.Favorable results have been reported in electronic housings, industrial carpeting, textiles, electrical connectors and switches, wire & cable, printed circuit boards, and transparent laminates.

Novel polymeric, non-halogenated flame retardants with broad applicability in multiple industries

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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