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Firebrake® ZB by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with polyvinyl chloride, nylon, epoxy, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyesters, thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers.</li>
<li>It can be fed to extruders, calanders and injection molding equipment.</li>
<li>Firebrake® ZB by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) can be used in systems requiring high processing temperatures because releases its water of hydration at temperatures exceeding 290°C.</li>
<li>In halogen-containing systems, the usage level of Firebrake® ZB is in the range of 3-25 parts per 100 parts of resin (phr).</li>
<li>The recommended usage level in halogen-free systems is in therange of 10-25 phr and used in conjunction with alumina trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, or silicone polymer.</li> Firebrake® ZB-Fine by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent for plastics applications. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is suitable for polyvinyl chloride, nylon, epoxy, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyesters, thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers.</li>
<li>It can be fed to extruders, calanders and injection molding equipment.</li>
<li>Firebrake® ZB-Fine by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) can be used in systems requiring high processing temperatures because releases its water of hydration at temperatures exceeding 290°C.</li> Firebrake® ZB-XF by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is zinc borate-based flame retardant, smoke and afterglow suppressant and anti-arcing agent. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with polyvinyl chloride, nylon, epoxy, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyesters, thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers.</li>
<li>It can be fed to calanders, extruders and injection molding equipment.</li>
<li>Firebrake® ZB-XF can be used in systems requiring high processing temperatures because releases its water of hydration at temperatures exceeding 290°C.</li> <li>Firebrake® 500 by U.S. Borax (Rio Tinto) is dehydrated zinc borate-based flame retardant and smoke suppressant. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>Contains no water of hydration. It can be used in systems requiring very high processing temperatures.</li>
<li>It can be fed to extruders, calanders and injection molding equipment.</li>
<li>It is suitable for polyetherketone, polysulfone, fluoropolymer, polyester and nylon.</li>
<li>Offers very significant beneficial effect on rate of heat release, a quality that is of special interest in aircraft applications.</li>
<li>Firebrake® 500 is stable at 600°C and can gradually absorb surface moisture store in sealed container.</li> Zinc Borate. Acts as a flame retardant (boron based). Can be used in polymer systems requiring very high processing temperatures. Also used as a very good smoke suppressant for systems such as flexible PVC. Provides good thermal stability.
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