Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Function
- Barrier, Flame Retardant
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM02896
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Benefits
- Achieves its flame retardant effect through a combined gas phase and condensed phase mode of action
- UL 94 V-0 rating down to 0.4 mm thickness
- Good colorability
- Suited for both glass-fiber-reinforced and unreinforced grades
- The flame retarded polyamide compounds exhibit very good physical and excellent electrical properties
- Most efficient grade regarding UL 94 and glow wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test performance
- Low smoke toxicity
- Good contrast in laser marking
- Low material density
- Non-halogenated flame retardants with favorable environmental and health profile
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Product Application and Processing Information
- Applications
- Exolit® OP 1312 was developed especially for use in polyamides. It is suited for both glass-fiber-reinforced and unreinforced grades. The flame retarded polyamide compounds exhibit very good physical and electrical properties. Exolit OP 1312 is also used in TPU for cable extrusion but also various injection molded parts and artificial leather.
- Formulation
- In glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 or 6.6, a dosage of 15 to 20 % (by wt.) Exolit® OP 1312 is usually sufficient to obtain the UL 94 V-0 classification for electrical components (at 1.6 as well as 0.8 mm thickness). Subject to the polymer grade, processing conditions and glass- fibre reinforcement the dosage of the flame retardant may vary.
- Processing
- Before incorporating Exolit® OP 1312, it is important to predry the polyamide as usual. If possible, the resulting moisture content should be below 0.1 % (by wt.). Predrying of Exolit® OP 1312 is not necessary. However, predrying (e.g. 4 h at 120 °C) is recommended, if even very low moisture contents must be avoided.
- The mixing and processing methods customary in powder processing of polymers can be used with Exolit® OP 1312. The VDI Guideline 2263 “Prevention of dust fires and dust explosions” or the relevant national regulations must be observed.
- The optimum conditions for incorporating should be determined in each individual case. Care must be taken to ensure homogeneous dispersion of all components. The temperature of the polymer melt should not exceed 320°C.
- Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S000004
- Principal
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
- The product should be stored in a dry place at room temperature.
- Minimum shelf life is 12 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.
Other
- Color (SDS)
- White
- Explosive Nature (SDS)
- Not explosive
- Item Number
- Other Hazards
- None known
- Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
- Non oxidising
- Temperature Control
- No
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Phosphorus Content 18.7-19.7 %(W/W) %(W/W) Photometer after oxidizing dissolution - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 500.0 kg/m³ kg/m³ Density 1.6 g/cm³ g/cm³ At 20°C Moisture Content max. 0.3 %(W/W) %(W/W) Karl Fischer Titration Method - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Decomposition Temperature (SDS) min. 260.0 °C °C Differential Thermal Analysis heating rate 3 K/min Density (SDS) 1.6 g/cm³ g/cm³ at 20°C Solubility In Water (SDS) max. 10.0 g/L g/L at 20°C pH (SDS) 4.0 - at 20°C, 100 g/l - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 12.0 mo mo - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Decomposition Temperature min. 320.0 °C °C