UNIPLEX FRP-42
FLAME RETARDANT
Description
: A liquid flame retardant plasticizer containing bromine and phthalate
compounds. Improves on low temperature brittleness and lower smoke
than conventional brominated phthalate diesters used in wire and cable
industry applications.
Applications:
Flexible PVC, EPDM, and TPO applications in the wire and cable
industries.
Features
: Pale yellow liquid
Improved flame retardant permanence
Lower smoke (NBS smoke chamber)
Improved low temperature brittleness properties
Typical Properties
:
Total esters:
98% minimum
Gardner Color:
3 maximum
Water Content
0.05meq/100g maximum
Thermal Stability 5% Wt. Loss: 295 C
Uniplex FRP 42
Date Issued: 7/08/09
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Superior electrical properties
Acid Value:
0.1% maximum
APPLICATIONS IN POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE)
WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRIES
FORMULATION
COMPONENT
phr
PVC Resin (Geon 30)
100
Brominated Phthalate
40
Uniplex 546-A (TOTM)
34.3
Lead Stabilizer
5
Antimony Trioxide
15
UL1581 - 105 C Rating
UNIPLEX FRP-45
UNIPLEX FRP-42
Tensile Modulus at 100% Strain (psi)
Tensile Strength at Break
Elongation (%)
Shore A Hardness
1576
2883
288
95
1663
3391
371
94
LOW TEMPERATURE BRITTLENESS, C (ASTM D-746)
UNIPLEX FRP-45
UNIPLEX FRP-42
-16
-28
NBS SMOKE VALUES (ASTM E-662)
UNIPLEX FRP-45
UNIPLEX FRP-42
Smoldering (D
MC
)
180
140
Flaming (D
MC
)
440
328
These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as
conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our
materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. Suggestions for uses of our products should not be understood as
recommendations that they be used in violation of any patents.
Uniplex FRP 42
Date Issued: 7/08/09
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