SmokeShield® ZB4
- Chemical Name
- Zinc borate
- Chemical Family
- Borates, Boron-based CompoundsBoratesBoron-based Compounds
SmokeShield® ZB4 is a versatile flame retardant additive designed for both plastics and elastomers. As a white powder containing zinc borate, this product functions as a synergist and charformer, enhancing flame retardancy while effectively reducing smoke emission. It is compatible with polymers like PVC, polyesters, PE, and PP. With its low smoke emission feature and charforming capabilities, SmokeShield® ZB4 is a reliable choice for achieving improved fire safety in various applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
- Flame Retardants
- Performance Additives
- Flame Retardants
- Performance Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- SmokeShield
- Functions
- Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant, Synergist
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Color
- White
- PACKAGING
- Standard package is a 25 kg bag.
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Applications
SmokeShield® ZB4 is an effective smoke suppressant in halogenated polymers, particularly PVC, acting in the condensed phase as a char former. It also acts as a flame retardant synergist and a partial replacement of antimony oxide in many thermoplastic and thermoset applications.
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Health and Safety
The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.; Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.; Please wash thoroughly after handling.; Store the product in a cool, dry, wellventilated area, away from incompatible materials.
- Chemical Structure
- Zinc Borate
- Material Features
- Excellent Char Formation
- Flame Retardant
- Low Smoke Emission
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polyesters
- Polyethylenes (PE)
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Flame Retardant
- Smoke Suppressant
- Synergist
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxide Content | 36.5 - 39.0 | % |
| Boron Trioxide Content | 46.5 - 49.5 | % |
| Moisture Content | max. 1.00 | % |
| Particle Size D50 | max. 5 | Microns |
