Exolit® OP 1240

Exolit® OP 1240 is a flame retardant based on an organic aluminum phosphinate which is a thermally stable white solid without any hazard classification or labeling. It can be easily compounded into polyesters and subsequently processed again to manufacture flame retarded parts used in consumer or industrial products.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Chemical Name: Aluminium tridiethylphosphinate

Chemical Family: Phosphinates

Functions: Flame Retardant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Other Thermoplastics, Other Thermosets, Polyesters

End Uses: Extruded Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Flame Retardant
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02894
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Non-hygroscopic, insoluble in water and organic solvents
  • High efficiency due to its high phosphorus content
  • UL 94 V-0 rating down to 0.4 mm thickness
  • Suitable for PET sheet extrusion
  • The lane retard od polyester compod as exhibi go radal and excollent electrical properties
  • Good colorability
  • Versatile use with synergists
  • Non-halogenated fame retardant with favorable environmental and health profile

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications
  • Exolit® OP 1240 is a flame retardant for thermoplastics and thermosets. Due to its high phosphorus content the product is distinguished by a high efficiency.
  • Exolit® OP 1240 was developed especially for the use in polyesters. It is suitable for both glass fiber reinforced and unreinforced grades. The flame retarded polyester compounds exhibit very good physical and electrical properties.
  • In PBT, a dosage of 20% (by wt.) Exolit® OP 1240 is usually sufficient to obtain the UL 94 V-0 classification for electrical components (at 1.6 as well as 0.8 mm thicknesses). In PET, less than 15% are required to pass UL 94 V-0. Synergistic effects are known with other flame retardants like melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate or zinc borates.
  • Subject to the polymer grade, processing conditions and glass fiber reinforcement the dosage of the flame retardant may vary.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • Minimum Shelf Life is 1 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
White
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Item Number
Other Hazards
None known
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 300.0 °C°Cat 2% weight loss
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density400.0-600.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Density1.35 g/cm³g/cm³At 20°C
Moisture Contentmax. 0.2 %(W/W)%(W/W)Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis
Particle Size25.0-50.0 µmµmD50
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Phosphorus Content23.3-24.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Photometer after oxidizing dissolution
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)400.0-600.0 kg/m³kg/m³at 20°C
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-VDI 2263-1
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 572.0 °F°Fheating rate 5 K/min, Decomposes before melting
Density (SDS)1.35 g/cm³g/cm³Directive 92/69/EEC, A.3 at 23°C
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 100.0 MJMJModified Hartmann tube at 20°C
Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)878.0 °F°FDIN EN 50281-2-1 dust cloud ignition at a hot surface
Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 500.0 °F°FVDI 2263 Grewer
Solubility In Water (SDS)1.6 g/Lg/Lat 20°C
pH (SDS)5.0-at 20°C, 10 g/L, suspension in water