Exolit® AP 422

Exolit® AP 422 is a fine-particle ammonium polyphosphate (phase II) produced by a special method. The product is largely insoluble in water and completely insoluble in organic solvents. It is colorless, non-hygroscopic and non-flammable.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Flame Retardant

Chemical Name: Ammonium Polyphosphate

Chemical Family: Ammonium Salts, Polyphosphates

End Uses: Back Coating, Epoxy Coating, Intumescent Coating, Paper, Polyurethane Foams, Polyurethanes, Printed Circuit Boards, Textile Coating, Wood Coating, Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Phenolics, Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

Labeling Claims: Halogen-free, Non-Flammable, Odor-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Flame Retardant
Industrial Additives Functions
Molecular Formula
(NH₄PO₃)ₙ (n - min.1000)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02885
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Product Advantages and Benefits
  • Products Benefits
    • Non-halogenated flame retardant with favorable environmental and health profile
    • Greatly reduced water solubility, low viscosity in aqueous suspension, very low acid number
    • Particularly suitable as an ”acid donor” for intumescent coatings thanks to its low water solubility. Steel structures coated with intumescent paints can meet the requirements of fire resistance classes specified in EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and others. Their application on wood or plastics enables these materials to qualify for Building Material Class B (DIN EN 13501-1)
    • Imparts a good flame-retardant effect to adhesives and sealants when it is incorporated into the base formulation at the rate of 10 - 20%
    • Suitable non-halogenated flame retardant for polyurethane foams. PUR Foams with Exolit® AP 422 can be recycled
    • Excellent flame-retardant effect in cellulose-containing materials such as paper and wood products. With chipboard products, the DIN EN 13501-1 classification can be achieved by adding 15 - 20 % Exolit® AP 422
    • An essential component in intumescent formulations for thermoplastics, particularly polypropylene, for which the classification UL 94-V0 is specified for applications in the electrical sector
    • In the case of thermosets like epoxy resins and unsaturated polyester resins, it paves the way for the production of lightweight components with low solids content
    • Biodegradable by breaking down to naturally occurring phosphate and ammonia
  • Performance Advantages:
    • Constant high quality and hydrolytic stability
    • Supports the attainability of eco-labels for customer products

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Composites End Use
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Intumescent coatings
    • On account of its low water solubility, Exolit® AP 422 is particularly suitable as an ”acid donor” for intumescent coatings. Other essential components of intumescent systems include a binder, a carbon donor (e.g. pentaerythritol) and a blowing agent (e.g. melamine).
    • On exposure to flame, intumescent coatings form a carbonaceous foam which effectively shields the underlying material from temperature increases.
    • Steel structures coated with intumescent paints can meet the requirements of fire resistance classes specified in EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and others.
    • The application of Exolit® AP 422 based intumescent coatings on wood or plastics enables these materials to qualify for Building Material Class B (DIN EN 13501-1).
    • Exolit® AP 422 imparts a good flame-retardant effect to adhesives and sealants when it is incorporated into the base formulation at the rate of 10 - 20 %.
  • Polyurethane foams
    • Exolit® AP 422 is a suitable non-halogenated flame retardant for polyurethane foams. If handling of Exolit® AP 422 as a solid is not possible we recommend the dosage of the flame retardant by preparing an Exolit AP 422/polyol-suspension. Because of the low acid number of Exolit® AP 422, it is also possible to incorporate this flame retardant in an Exolit AP 422/isocyanate suspension.
    • To prevent the solids from settling, the Exolit AP 422 suspensions should be stirred or circulated by pump. The stirrers commonly found in service tanks are adequate for this purpose.
  • Other applications
    • Exolit® AP 422 has an excellent flame-retardant effect in cellulose-containing materials such as paper and wood products. With chipboard products, the DIN EN 13501-1 classification can be achieved by adding 15 - 20 % Exolit® AP 422.
    • Because of its high heat stability, Exolit® AP 422 is an essential component in intumescent formulations for thermoplastics, particularly polypropylene, for which the classification
    • UL 94-V0 is specified for applications in the electrical sector.
    • Casting resins and composites based on epoxy resins or unsaturated polyester resins achieve the classification UL 94-V0 with Exolit® AP 422. Combinations of AP 422 with
    • ATH show synergistic effects in UL94 and LOI tests.

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • Minimum shelf life is 12 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
White
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
Not capable of dust explosion
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not classified as a flammability hazard
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
According to the present state of knowledge provided this product is handled correctly,there is no danger to humans or the environment
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 1.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gTitration Method using alkali, in 10 % aqueous suspension
Nitrogen Content14.0-15.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
pH5.5-7.5-potentiometric method
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Phosphorus Content31.0-32.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Photometer after oxidizing dissolution
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.7 g/cm³g/cm³
Density1.9 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Moisture Contentmax. 0.25 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 130°C
Viscositymax. 100.0 mPa.smPa.s
Weight Loss5.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 350°C
Weight Loss10.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 450°C
Weight Loss20.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)at 550°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)700.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-Does not catch fire
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 527.0 °F°F
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 527.0 °F°FDifferential Thermal Analysis heating rate 5 K/min
Density (SDS)1.9 g/cm³g/cm³at 25°C
Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 752.0 °F°FVDI 2263 Grewer
Solubility In Water (SDS)5.0 g/Lg/Lat 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)max. 100.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C, 100 g/l in water
pH (SDS)6.5-at 25°C, Concentration: 10 g/l, Suspension in water
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo