VersaCHAR™ Olefin Compounds
VersaCHAR™ Olefin Compounds compounds are the latest non-halogenated, non-heavy metal solution to impart the highest degrees of flame retardancy achievable with polyolefins (Olefins). This line of flame retardant compounds incorporate a char forming additive formulation. VersaCHAR compounds have been found to be extremely effective yielding test performance results meeting and exceeding UL-94 V-0 and FAR 25-853 Appendix F.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
- Flame Retardants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VersaCHAR
- End Uses
Appliances, Automotive Applications, Automotive Interior Parts, Cables, Housings, Industrial Applications, Siding Applications, Wires
- Functions
- Flame Retardant
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Cylindrical Pellets
- Flame Rating
- ASTM E84 Class 1
- ASTM E84 Class 2
- MVSS-302
- NFPA-701
- UL 94 V0
- UL 94 V1
- UL 94 V2
- Technology
- Plastics
- Other and Special
Determination of degree of flame retardancy imparted to the final polyolefin part or construction must be determined on a case by case basis.
- Specifications
Listed below are a few of the more common specifications VersaCHAR compounds are designed to pass:
- Labeling Claims
- Environmentally Friendly
- Heavy Metal-free
- Recommended Use
As an example, the VersaCHAR compounds are known to have zero second after-flame with no burning drips when exposed to 1,950 degree (C) methane torch from a distance of 1.5 inches for 30 seconds or more. It is recommended that VersaCHAR compounds be used as a fully formulated compound. As mentioned before, other additives or colorants can be custom tailored to the final compound formulation providing the desired appearance, UV Stability, anti-microbial functionality, etc.
- Quality Standards
- FAR 25.853
- Material Features
- Light Weight
- Low Density
- Low Water Absorption
- Non Blooming
- Non-Halogenated
- HIGHLIGHTS
VersaCHAR compounds can be custom tailored in any number of polyolefin carrier resins possessing various melt flows rates or indices. During such custom formulation, ultra-violet light stabilizers, processing aids, anti-microbial/fungicides, nucleators, coloration & pigments, et cetera, can often easily be incorporated into the overall formulated compound or concentrate. VersaCHAR compounds form high levels of non-combustible char bodies and entrained ash when exposed to intense heat sources such as focused or diffuse open flames. Formation of these char bodies and entrained ash block transmission of heat in the surrounding polymer thereby eliminating the spread of flame and deformation of the polymer. VersaCHAR compounds will simply not support combustion. The formation of the protective char layer and the heat blocking protection it imparts allows the overall polymeric structure to maintain much of its mechanical integrity when used in thicker gage polypropylene homopolymer carriers even after prolonged exposure to diffuse or focused flames. Additionally, almost no smoke or other toxic gasses are emitted during or after exposure to flame or heat for any length of time.
- Processing Conditions
In general, it is recommended that VersaCHAR compounds should be processed at temperatures not to exceed 220 degrees Celsius. However, optimal processing conditions should be determined experimentally.
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
Technical data
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1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | max. 1.0 |
