UNIPLEX FRX 44-94S
Non-Halogen Flame Retardant
Description:
A white, thermally-stable non-halogen flame retardant particularly
useful in polyolefin and polyurethane applications.
Applications:
Resin
Applications
Polypropylene Battery cases, electronic housings
Polyethylene Wire & Cable, molded parts
Polyurethane Flexible Foam, Paint & Coatings
Features:
White Powder
Thermally-stable to 225°C
Small Particle Size (< 5 micron)
Excellent UV stability
Non-hydroscopic
Excellent acid stability to mineral acids
Typical Properties:
Appearance White Powder
Density 0.33 g/cm
3
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Melting Point 254°C
Flash Point > 680°F
Water Content 0.15% max
Phosphorus Content 15.67%
Nitrogen Content 27.0%
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS:
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Application Data:
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Formulation
Component
Wt %
Wt %
Wt %
LDPE (MFI=7) 100 59.5 69.5
Uniplex FRX 44-94S ---- 40 30
Antioxidant
---- 0.25 0.25
Dispersant
---- 0.25 0.25
Low Density Polyethylene Properties
UL94 (1/8 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
UL94 (1/16 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
%Elongation 196 92 104
Tensile Strength at Yield 1090 1088 1095
Tensile Strength at Break 1415 1096 1210
Izod Impact (1/8 inch)
(ft-lbs/in)
2.7
2.4 2.55
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (18%VA) Formulation
Component
Wt %
Wt %
Wt %
Dupont Elvax 450 (MFI=8) 100 64.5 69.5
Uniplex FRX 44-94S
---- 35 30
Antioxidant
---- 0.25 0.25
Dispersant
---- 0.25 0.25
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Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Properties
UL94 (1/8 inch)
No Rating V-0 V-2
UL94 (1/16 inch)
No Rating V-0 V-2
%Elongation
680 204 220
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi)
690 755 728
Tensile Strength at Break (psi) 935 785 810
Izod Impact (1/8 inch)
(ft-lbs/in)
1.6
2.9 2.8
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Formulation
Component
Wt %
Wt %
Wt %
HDPE (MFI=5) 100 64.5 69.5
Uniplex FRX 44-94S ---- 35 30
Antioxidant
---- 0.25 0.25
Dispersant
---- 0.25 0.25
High Density Polyethylene Properties
UL94 (1/8 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
UL94 (1/16 inch) No Rating V-2 V-2
%Elongation 800 144 180
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 2540 2100 2240
Tensile Strength at Break (psi) 1840 1396 1450
Izod Impact (1/8 inch)
(ft-lbs/in)
1.2
0.86 1.02
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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Formulation
Component
Wt %
Wt %
Wt %
HDPE (MFI=10) 100 64.5 69.5
Uniplex FRX 44-94S ---- 35 30
Antioxidant
---- 0.25 0.25
Dispersant
---- 0.25 0.25
High Density Polyethylene Properties
UL94 (1/8 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
UL94 (1/16 inch) No Rating V-2 V-2
%Elongation 980 80 108
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 3040 2496 2920
Tensile Strength at Break (psi) 1680 2410 2860
Izod Impact (1/8 inch)
(ft-lbs/in)
0.98 1.05 1.07
Polypropylene Co-Polymer (2.5% Ethylene Content) Formulation
Component
Wt %
Wt %
Wt %
PP (MFI=8) 100 64.5 69.5
Uniplex FRX 44-94S --- 35 30
Antioxidant
--- 0.25 0.25
Dispersant
--- 0.25 0.25
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Polypropylene Copolymer Properties
UL94 (1/8 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
UL94 (1/16 inch) No Rating V-0 V-0
%Elongation 60 100 200
Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 4800 5200 4950
Tensile Strength at Break (psi) 2300 2800 2650
Izod Impact (1/8 inch)
(ft-lbs/in)
1.1
0.98 1.2
Loading in Polypropylene (MFI=12) Versus Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI)
Weight% FR 0 25 30 35 40
L.O.I.
18 32 34
37 42
Loading in Polypropylene Versus UL-94 Rating
Polymer MFI
1/8”
UL94 V-2
1/16”
1/32”
1/8”
UL94 V-0
1/16”
1/32”
2
<25
30
4
<25
30
12
15
20
25 25
30
40
35
<25 <25
25
35
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 use determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before
adopting them on a commercial scale. Suggestions for uses of our product should not be understood as
recommendations that they be used in violation of any patents.
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