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FireGard® ATO
FireGard® ATO is a flame retardant and synergist used with brominated or chlorinated compounds to reduce flammability.
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- Manufacturer: St. Louis Group
- Product Line: Flame Retardants
- Product: FireGard® Antimony Flame Retardants
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
FireGard® ATO is an antimony trioxide used as a fire retardant (FR) in the presence of a halogen source. In PVC compounds, it can be used as the primary FR without the need for a halogen-based flame retardant. In other polymers without halogens, a chlorinated or brominated compound must be added to obtain flame retardancy.
Antimony trioxide (ATO) does not melt or vaporize during normal use and will not form vapors unless heated to extremely high temperatures.
FireGard® ATO is suitable for applications where a high tint is acceptable.
Specifications
Appearance: Fine, white powder
Specific gravity: 5.5
Average particle size: 0.8 to 1.3 microns
Sieve residue < 325 mesh: ≤0.10%
Antimony trioxide: 99.8% min
Arsenic: 0.10% max
Lead: 0.10% max
Iron: 0.004% max
Primary Chemistry:
Antimony trioxide (ATO) - Sb2O3
Features & Benefits
- Low cost
- Low impurities
- Fine particle size
Problems Solved
Stand-alone antimony flame retardant for PVC formulations
Melting or vaporization issues with the use of antimony-free fire retardants
Applications
Coatings
Adhesives
Ceramics
Catalyst for PET manufacture
Frictional additive in automotive brake linings
Clarifier for glass
Opacifier for enamels
Coating for titanium dioxide
Related End Markets
Elastomers
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
Related Functions
Related Processes
Elastomers
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