Exolit® OP 950

Exolit® OP 950 is a white granular powder based on an organic phosphinate. The product is not hygroscopic and slightly soluble both in water and in common organic solvents. It melts at 200°C.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Chemical Name: Zinc diethylphosphinate

Chemical Family: Phosphinates, Phosphinic acids

Functions: Flame Retardant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Other Thermoplastics, Polyesters, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

End Uses: Industrial Fiber Applications

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Flame Retardant
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02903
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Melts under processing temperatures above 200 °C and is miscible with molten polyesters
  • High efficiency due to its high phosphorus content
  • Suitable for injection moulding and fiber applications
  • Minimal impact on physical properties of polyester compounds
  • Suited for PET fibers with LOI > 30 %
  • Not hygroscopic, slightly soluble in water and common organic solvents
  • Non-halogenated flame retardant with favorable environmental and health profile

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications
  • Exolit OP 950 is a flame retardant for thermoplastics and synthetic fibers, distinguished by high efficiency due to its high phosphorus content.
  • Developed specifically for use in polyesters, suitable for injection moulding and fiber applications, providing excellent physical and electrical properties.
  • The recommended dosage for PET fibers is 5-10%, with 5% achieving a limit oxygen index (LOI) of 33%. Exolit OP 950 must be incorporated before the spinning process.
  • In PBT, a dosage of 10-15% Exolit OP 950 with 10-15% nitrogen synergists like melamine polyphosphate or melamine cyanurate typically ensures the UL 94 V-0 classification for electrical components (1.6 and 0.8 mm thicknesses).
  • In PET, less flame retardant is required to pass UL 94 V-0.
  • The dosage varies based on the polymer grade, processing conditions, and glass fiber reinforcement.
  • Exolit OP 950 melts under processing temperatures above 200 °C and is miscible with molten polyesters.
  • Predrying the polyester is crucial, aiming for moisture content below 0.05% (by wt.) for PBT and 0.005% for PET. Predrying of Exolit OP 950 is not necessary but recommended (e.g., 4 h at 120 °C) if low moisture content is required.
  • Customary powder processing methods for polymers can be used with Exolit OP 950.
  • Adhere to the VDI Guideline 2263 on dust fires and explosions, or the relevant national regulations.
  • Ensure homogeneous dispersion of all components and ensure that the polymer melt temperature does not exceed 300 °C.

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 12 months from the date of shipping when stored according to the said conditions.

Other

Appearance
White powder
Appearance (SDS)
Solid
Color (SDS)
White
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (alkyl phosphinic acid, metal salt)
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN 3077
IMO/IMDG EmS Fire
F - A
IMO/IMDG EmS Spill
S - F
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (alkyl phosphinic acid, metal salt)
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN 3077
Item Number
Other Hazards
None known
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, N.O.S. (alkyl phosphinic acid, metal salt)
USA/DOT UN Number
UN 3077
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature350.0°CThermo-Gravimetric Analysis
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life12.0mo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density600.0g/cm³DIN 53466
Density1.3g/cm³
Moisture Contentmax. 0.25%(W/W)Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Phosphorus Content19.5-20.5%(W/W)Photometer after oxidizing dissolution
Phosphorus Content19.5-20.5%(W/W)Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) after oxidizing dissolution
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)10.0-15.0%PBT
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)390.0°F
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 428.0°FDifferential Scanning Calorimetry heating rate 5 K/min
Density (SDS)1.29g/cm³Directive 92/69/EEC, A.3 at 20°C
Ignition Energy (SDS)min. 1000.0MJModified Hartmann tube
Melting Point (SDS)392.0°FOECD 102
Solubility In Water (SDS)47.0g/Lat 20°C
Surface Tension (SDS)71.6N/mDirective 92/69/EEC, A.5 at 20°C
pH (SDS)6.0-at 20°C, 100 g/L suspension in water