October 25, 2024 – Elementis, a global leader in specialty additives, has recently announced the expansion of its product line with the addition of plastic compounding applications, and the grand introduction of CHARGUARD™ organic clay-based flame retardant synergists. This innovative product is designed to significantly enhance the anti-dripping and charring efficiency of non-halogenated flame retardants, bringing revolutionary changes to the plastics industry.
In recent years, the consumer and industrial plastics sectors have undergone unprecedented transformations, driven by heightened consumer awareness of product safety and environmental protection. Traditional halogen-based flame retardants and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly subject to strict regulatory scrutiny due to their potential environmental and health risks. In response, the demand for safer and more environmentally friendly flame retardants and their synergists has surged, spurring in-depth research and application of non-halogenated flame retardants and performance enhancers.
According to Color Masterbatch Industry News, Elementis’ launch of the CHARGUARD™ flame retardant synergist is a direct response to this market demand. With its exceptional safety performance and remarkable environmental attributes, the CHARGUARD™ series not only meets the high regulatory requirements for safe alternatives but also offers new solutions for the plastic compounding industry.
CHARGUARD™ 1000 is specifically designed for consumer electronics and white ceramic plastics. Its natural white hue and ultrafine particles make it ideal for products pursuing bright and clean surface finishes. Additionally, the unique reversible shear-thinning properties of the organic clay ensure easy processability under high solid mechanical stress conditions, further enhancing the effectiveness of non-halogenated flame retardants.
On the other hand, CHARGUARD™ 2000 is more suitable for neutral, dark, or opaque plastic compounding applications. Its larger particle size and outstanding physical properties, such as high tensile strength, excellent elongation at break, and ultra-low moisture absorption, make it an ideal choice for industrial flame retardant masterbatch applications. In these applications, where fire safety performance is paramount, the addition of CHARGUARD™ 2000 undoubtedly provides more reliable protection for products.
Elementis’ introduction of the CHARGUARD™ series of flame retardant synergists not only diversifies its product line but also brings new technological breakthroughs and solutions to the plastics industry. With increasing regulatory pressures and consumers’ heightened focus on product safety, this innovative product is poised to play a more significant role in future markets.