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FireGard® SA
FireGard® SA is an antimony synergist that can be used in combination with halogenated flame retardants by hindering the chain reaction of the flame gas phase.
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- Manufacturer: St. Louis Group
- Product Line: Flame Retardants
- Product: FireGard® Antimony Flame Retardants
- Industries: Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
St. Louis Group FireGard® SA is sodium antimonate used as a flame retardant synergist in acid-sensitive polymers, such as PET, PBT, PC, and polyamides. FireGard® SA is used in applications that need low tint strength, thereby maximizing the effect of pigments. FireGard® SA also helps produce semitransparent products.
Like antimony trioxide, FireGard® SA must be used in conjunction with a halogenated flame retardant. In PVC applications, it can be used as a stand-alone flame retardant additive. In other nonhalogen-containing resins, it must be used along with bromine or chlorine flame retardants.
Specifications
Color: White
Form: Powder
CAS number: 15432-85-6
Antimony content: 61% minimum
Trivalent antimony: 0.5% maximum
Lead: 0.05% maximum
Arsenic: 0.03% maximum
Iron: 0.006% maximum
Sodium hydroxide: 0.5% maximum
325 mesh: 0.10% maximum
Particle size: 2 microns
Specific gravity: 4.8
Primary Chemistry:
Sodium Antimonate
Features & Benefits
- Low reactivity
- Low opacity
- Excellent physical properties
- Low tint strength
Problems Solved
Compatibility of antimony fire retardants with acid-sensitive polymers, including ET, PBT, PC, and polyamides
High tent strength of antimony trioxide fire retardants and synergists
Applications
Plastics
Textiles and fabrics
Related Chemistries
Plastics
Related End Markets
Elastomers
Metal Processing & Fabrication
Plastics
Related Functions
Plastics
Related Processes
Elastomers
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