Fouad Laoutid, Materia Nova Research, Belgium, presented tests of several different phosphorus-containing nano-FRs. Performance benefits of nano-FRs result from their very high surface, and so improved dispersion in polymers and increased reaction potential, and from...
Angela Schöffel, Georg H Luh, summarised developments in Expandable Graphite as a PIN flame retardant. Different suppliers (see pinfa Newsletter n°128) now offer expandable graphite with an “onset” temperature of 270°C, thus enabling use in polymers which are...
The Compound Company works closely with customers to develop and deliver bespoke performance thermoplastic solutions, by (reactive) extrusion, for applications including construction, technical engineering, Packaging, PV modules, cables. This technology enables...
MP3 is specialised worldwide in extrusion of polymer sheet and reel products, used in thermoforming, and the company offers customer-tailored solutions combining into one process extrusion of polymers, masterbatches and additives. MP3 is today developing new markets...
Fire safety requirements have increased significantly over recent years in cables, as a consequence of the European Construction Products Regulation, in particular today with no-dripping. This demands more complex compounds and synergists to achieve non-halogen fire...
