Exolit® OP 1240 Terra

Exolit® OP 1240 Terra by Clariant is a flame retardant based on an organic aluminum phosphinate which is a thermally stable white solid without any hazard classification or labeling. It is non-hygroscopic, suitable for both glass fiber reinforced and unreinforced grades. It exhibits good physical and excellent electrical properties and good colorability.

• It is developed for the use in thermoplastics and thermosets especially polyesters.
• In PBT, a dosage of 20% Exolit® OP 1240 Terra is usually sufficient to obtain the UL 94 V-0 classification for electrical components (at 1.6 down to 0.4 mm thicknesses).
• In PET, less than 15% are required to pass UL 94 V-0.
• It shows synergistic effects with other flame retardants like melamine polyphosphate and or melamine cyanurate.
• It has a minimum shelf life of 12 months.