Elementis to present PFAS-free fire-retardant synergist portfolio at K 2025
Last update on Oct 3, 2025
Elementis announces its participation in K-SHOW, the world’s leading international trade fair for innovations in the plastics and rubber industry.
The company’s commercial team and technical experts will be on-site to present the latest advancements in its CHARGUARD™ fire-retardant synergist portfolio, designed to meet the growing demand for safer, more sustainable plastic solutions.
Offering as an alternative to synergists such as ATO and PTFE
The CHARGUARD™ series includes three high-performance products: CHARGUARD™ 1000, CHARGUARD™ 2000, and CHARGUARD™ 2010. These additives are based on organoclays derived from natural minerals and engineered through environmentally responsible processes. Free from intentionally added PFAS ingredients, CHARGUARD™ offers a powerful alternative to traditional synergists such as antimony trioxide and PTFE.
“K-SHOW is the perfect platform to demonstrate how CHARGUARD™ is reshaping fire safety in plastics,” said Anthony Carignano, Business development manager at Elementis. “Our organoclay-based solutions combine superior fire protection with sustainability, helping manufacturers meet stringent global regulations without compromising performance.”
As industries evolve, driven by e-mobility, electrification, cloud computing, and the rise of e-commerce, the need for advanced fire retardancy and thermal resistance in plastics has never been greater. CHARGUARD™ synergists promote char formation, reduce smoke generation, and prevent dripping in superheated thermoplastics, while enhancing the performance of primary flame retardants.
CHARGUARD™ portfolio highlights:
- CHARGUARD™ 1000: Hectorite-based, ideal for consumer electronics and whiteware requiring a bright white finish and fine particle structure.
- CHARGUARD™ 2000: Bentonite-based, designed for neutral-colored plastics with high tensile strength and excellent melt-flow retention.
- CHARGUARD™ 2010: Locally produced in China, tailored to meet the specific needs of manufacturers in the APAC region.
Elementis invites all K-SHOW attendees to set a meeting with its experts and explore how CHARGUARD™ can elevate fire safety, sustainability, and performance in plastic applications across industries.
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