Industrial Minerals


AOC develops resin for ATH-free flame retardant composites

11 April 2012

by Jessica Roberts

Antimony and alumina trihydrate not needed for FR resin; lighter composites eyed

Keywords: antimony trioxide, aluminium trihydrate, flame retardant, polymer, AOC

Resin manufacturer AOC LLC has developed a new fire retardant, halogen-free resin system that can be used in composites without the need for antimony trioxide or aluminium trihydrate (ATH).

 

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