Flame retardants: a newcomer finds a niche. (magnesium hydroxide as a flame retardant for plastics)(includes related article) (Additives '92: Formulations in Flux) (Cover Story)

From: Plastics Technology | Date: July 1, 1992| Author: | Copyright information

Desire for halogen alternatives has brought Mg|(OH).sub.2~ from relative obscurity to a new popularity.

Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in magnesium hydroxide as a flame retardant for plastics. Gradually spreading desire in some quarters for "halogen-free" solutions to flame resistance has been driving this interest in magnesium hydroxide, which was rarely mentioned as recently as five years ago.

One sign of broadening market interest is the growing roster of suppliers. Established producers like AluChem, Morton International and Solem were recently ...

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