ProductsFlame retardant modification

Plastic Flame Retardant

A family of flame-retardant additives for plastic parts that require flame resistance, processing compatibility and mechanical-property balance to be evaluated together. Product selection can be aligned with oxygen-index, vertical-burning, glow-wire and application-specific test requirements.

Plastic Flame Retardant: white additive granules beside a plastic strip undergoing a flame test
Product Overview

Direct-add flame-retardant solutions for PP, PE, ABS, PC, PET, PETG, PS and PA, with grade selection based on the required flame test.

A family of flame-retardant additives for plastic parts that require flame resistance, processing compatibility and mechanical-property balance to be evaluated together. Product selection can be aligned with oxygen-index, vertical-burning, glow-wire and application-specific test requirements.

TDS-documented non-halogen grades

Two PC flame-retardant profiles for focused evaluation

A-260 is the standard-PC route; A-280 is intended for clear PC. Both current TDS documents explicitly identify the grades as non-halogen.

A-260

Low-addition halogen-free intumescent flame retardant for PC

A white powder listed for direct addition to PC, with a TDS-stated UL94 V-0 direction, low dosage and a focus on maintaining the original mechanical and white appearance of the part.

Application
PC
TDS-listed dosage
0.3-1% listed range; comparison table uses 1%
TDS flame classificationUL94 V-0 directionOxygen index35Halogen statementNon-halogen
A-280

Halogen-free V-0 formulation direction for transparent PC

A white intumescent powder developed for clear PC projects that need a flame-retardant route while preserving transparency and avoiding yellow or grey appearance changes.

Application
Clear PC
TDS-listed dosage
1% listed dosage
TDS flame classificationUL94 V-0 directionOxygen index35Halogen statementNon-halogen
Representative Grades

Available model references for this product family

Applicable Materials

  • PP
  • PE
  • ABS
  • PC
  • PET
  • PETG
  • PS
  • PA

Typical Applications

  • PP, PE, ABS, PC, PET, PETG, PS and PA plastic parts
  • Electrical, appliance, component and industrial applications requiring flame testing
  • Projects targeting V0-V2, high oxygen index, glow-wire or other specified fire-performance levels

Key Benefits

  • Supports high oxygen-index and flame-retardant performance targets in suitable formulations
  • Selected grades can balance toughness and flame resistance in the same modification route
  • Designed for direct-add evaluation without unnecessary process complexity

Selection Notes

  • Confirm target fire standard, wall thickness, resin grade and filler system before recommendation.
  • Performance must be verified by formal flame testing under the buyer's exact formulation.
  • Suitable for compounding, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, film or sheet trials depending on the resin system.
  • Share base resin, target performance, part thickness and process route before final grade selection.
  • Use TDS/SDS and small-batch testing to confirm dosage, appearance and final performance before mass production.
Performance and testing notice

Confirm performance in the actual formulation and process

Actual results may vary with resin grade, material condition, formulation, dosage, part thickness, material and mold temperature, equipment, processing parameters, humidity, storage and test environment. Published values and application descriptions are selection references, not unconditional guarantees. Review the current TDS / SDS and complete application-specific testing before production approval.

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