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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 FLAMEGARD FR-6001 Page 2

2 FLAMEGARD FR-8001 Page 3

3 FLAMEGARD FR-8002 Page 4

4 FLAMEGARD FR-8003 Page 5

5 FLAMEGARD FR-8004 Page 6

6 FLAMEGARD FR-8005 Page 7

7 FLAMEGARD FR-8006 Page 8

8 FLAMEGARD FR-8012 Page 9

9 FLAMEGARD FR-8014 Page 11

10 FLAMEGARD FR-8020 Page 12

 FLAMEGARD FR 6001
HALOGEN-FREE HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLAME RETARDANT FOR PVC

Specification:

Item Unit Standards

Appearance White powder

P % 9-11

pH value - >5
(10% aqueous dispersion/25 C)

Particle size D50 мm <10

Properties: Applications & Features:

FLAMEGARD FR 6001 is new additives displaying - New solutions promote processes and products
high efficiency which can totally or in part with improved environmental benefits for PVC wire
substitute Antimony trioxide (Sb203) applied in and cable, PVC pipe, artificial leather, film, curtains,
flame retardant PVC formulation. the glue line of carpet and other fields.

FLAMEGARD FR 6001 is nitrogen and phosphorous - Focus on: Excellent thermal stability; Keep the
based flame retardant, with low dosage offering transparency of flame retardant PVC film and
high-performance fire  etardancy and smoke sheet; Excellent Flame Retar¬dancy and Smoke-
suppression, while keeping high transparency, low suppresion.
cost and free of heavy metals.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag;
Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8001
HALOGEN-FREE ORGANIC PHOSPHORUS FLAME RETARDANT PLASTICS

Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8001 is a halogen-free flame retardant based on aluminum salt of organic phosphinic acid. It is a
white powder of fine particles with high hydrophobicity, heat resistance and non-migratory. It is widely used in high
performance flame retardant engineering plastics such as polyester (PET, PBT), nylon (glass fiber reinforced and
unreinforced), and epoxy based laminates for printed circuit boards.

Specification:

Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 23.3-24%

Density g/cm3 1.35

Bulk density g/cm3 0.20-0.30

Moisture % (w/w) <0.5

Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm <10

Applications:
Halogen-free flame retardant for epoxy based laminates of printed circuit boards
Flame retardant Polyester such as PBT, PET. Combination with MPP or MCA is recommended.
Flame retardant PA6 and PA66. Combination with MPP or MCA is recommended.
UL94V-0 (at 0.8-1,6mm thickness) can usually be achieved at 15% dosage in PA6T/66.
Meet strict requirements on halogen-free flame retardant and electrical properties.
Can also be used in special high-end cables, hot melt adhesives, coatings, sealants and other thin wall material
parts, with excellent dispersion, non-migratory, and comprehensive mechanical properties.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag;
Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8002
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR TPE, TPU AND EPOXY RESIN BOARD
Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8002 is flame retardant containing phosphorus and aluminum salt. It is a white powder of fine
particle size, with high hydrophobicity, high temperature resistance and has non-migration. It is mainly used in
engineering plastics such as polyester (PET, PBT) and nylon (glass fiber reinforced), ultrathin adhesive, epoxy
based laminates for flexible printed circuit boards, TPE (TPEE, TPU and РЕВА). It has excellent flame retardant
efficiency when used with synergistic nitrogenous flame retardants.

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 23.3-24%

Density g/cm3 1.35
Bulk density g/cm3 0.20-0.30
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm <10

Applications:
FLAMEGARD FR -8002 has small particle size, and it is suitable for many applications of epoxy resins and
electronic industry, such as functional adhesive for electrical and electronic using, electronic tag, flame
retardant ink, epoxy resin electronic pouring sealant, label adhesive and so on. Strictest flame retardant
standards can be met when property formulated.

Due to its special design of particle size distribution, it is especially suitable for high-end applications, such as
ultrathin flexible copper clad laminate (FCCL), FFC insulating film, FFC reinforcement plate and epoxy resin
copper clad laminate (CCL), which require halogen-free flame retardant and excellent electrical properties, as
well as good thermal stability.

It can be used alone, or with other halogen-free flame retardants and inorganic fillers for higher halogen-free
flame retardant efficiency and better performance in electricity, machinery, heat-resisting, etc. High speed
stirring can help to achieve the best dispersion of the flame retardant.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag;
Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8003
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PE AND PA
Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8003 is a halogen-free flame retardant based on aluminum salt of organic phosphinic acid. It is a
white powder with low dust, high hydrophobicity, heat resistance and non-migratory. It is widely used for high
performance flame retardant engineering plastics such as polyester (PET, PBT) and PA (glass fiber reinforced and
unreinforced).

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 23.3-24%

Density g/cm3 1.35
Bulk density g/cm3 0.40-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm 30-40

Applications:

Especially designed for polyester (PBT and PET), PA, with excellent flame retardant performance, and good
physical and electrical properties.

Typically 13-16% of dosage is recommended, usually in combination of nitrogenous synergic, to achieve UL94 V-
0 for glass fiber reinforced polyester.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag;
Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8004
HIGH EFFICIENT HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR PBT, PET
Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8004 is a halogen-free flame retardant based on aluminum salt of organic phosphinicacid. It is a
white powder with low dust, high hydrophobicity, heat-resistance and non-migratory. It is widely used for PBT, PET
(glass fiber reinforced and unreinforced).

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 23.3-24%

Density g/cm3 1.35
Bulk density g/cm3 0.40-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm 25-50

Applications:
FLAMEGARD FR -8004 is suitable to kinds of
FLAMEGARD FR -8004 can be applied in polyester polyester (PBT, PET, PTT), modified polyester,
material (glass fiber reinforced and unreinforced), polyester elastomer and polyester-rich
such as PBT, PET, with excellent heat stability (>350  ompounding system, etc. (reinforced and
C), un-hydrolyzed, not soluble in water and good unreinforced) FLAMEGARD FR -8004 combines with
hydrophobic. Meanwhile, its phosphorous content is special processing AOH, SP6072B, SGB-100, SPB-100
over 23% with high flame retardant efficient. and normal inorganic mineral flame retardants ATH,
MDH, etc will be more efficient and economic.
FLAMEGARD FR -8004 is a new high efficient
halogen-free flame retardant with good FLAMEGARD FR -8004 also can be applied to
comprehensive performance, such as good coatings, electronic adhesive, insulation tape, FCCL,
electrical performance, low smoke density and zero electronic packaging, plastic package, etc, not only
effect to the color of finishing products. with higher flame retardant efficiency and halogen-
free, but also with excellent heat resistance,
FLAMEGARD FR -8004 is more suitable to IT, office, electrical insulation, water resistance. (If the
Consumer electronics and some other industries material surface need to be more smooth and
which need modified polyester material with high brighter, and better dispersion in organic solvents,
flame retardancy and good electrical performance. ball mill dispersion can be enhanced.)
Packing & Storage:
20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag; Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8005
ECO-FRIENDLY FLAME RETARDANT FOR GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PA6, PBT
AND PET
Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8005 is one P&N synergistic flame retardant. It is a white powder with high temperature
resistance and has non-migration. It is mainly used in glass fiber reinforced nylon 6 and PET, PBT.

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 15-17%

Density g/cm3 1.25
Bulk density g/cm3 0.40-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >330

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm 30-40

Applications:
FLAMEGARD FR -8005 is especially suitable for halogen-free flame retardancy of glass fiber reinforced polyester
(PBT, PET) and nylon series (PA6 etc).

FLAMEGARD FR -8005 has wide processing windows with excellent flame retardant performance is high
efficient and very stability. C. V-0/1,6mm could be met by adding 14-18% of FLAMEGARD FR -8005.

FLAMEGARD FR -8005 can also be compounded with other halogen-free flame retardants (synergist) to further
improve the mechanical and electric properties, which help to satisfy the increasingly stringent demands
engineering plastic industry.

Compounds with FLAMEGARD FR -8005 can meet UL94 V-0 and GWIT 960 C and PTI 600V at very low dosage, far
less than other flame retardant except red phosphorous, because of its low dosage and low density. Mechanical
properties of the compounds will not be affected.

FLAMEGARD FR -8005 can also be applied to unsaturated polyester and epoxy compound gel coating.

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8006
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR MODIFIED PA66
Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8006 is one P&N synergistic flame retardant. It is a white powder with high temperature
resistance and has non-migration. It is mainly applied to engineering plastics such as nylon 6 and PA66 (glass fiber
reinforced and unreinforced) series and TPE (TPEE, TPU and РЕВА).

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 19-20%

Density g/cm3 1.25
Bulk density g/cm3 0.40-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm 30-40

Applications:
FLAMEGARD FR -8006 is especially suitable for high glass fiber reinforced nylon system (PA6, PA66 etc) for
flame retardancy with excellent mechanical and electrical properties. UL94 VO rating at 0.8mm-1.6mm
thickness could be reached with dosage of FLAMEGARD FR -8006 at 15-20wt%. Loading level may vary
depending on polymer grade, process conditions.

FLAMEGARD FR -8006 has thermal stability with wide processing window. Flame retardant performance is
excellent efficient and very stable products can be obtained with various equipments.

FLAMEGARD FR -8006 can also be compounded with other halogen-free flame retardant (synergist) to further
improve comprehen¬sive mechanical and electric properties to satisfy the increasing stringent demands of
the engineering plastic industry.
Recommendations:
It is important to pre-dry the polyamide before mixing with FLAMEGARD FR -8006. If possible, the resulting moisture
content should be below 0.1% (by wt.). Pre-drying of FLAMEGARD FR -8006 is not necessary. However, pre-drying (at
120 ℃ for 4 hours) is recom¬mended. Any moisture residues must be avoided.
Conventional mixing and processing methods for powder can be used with FLAMEGARD FR -8006. Caution must be
taken to prevent dust fires and dust explosions and relevant regulations must be observed. The optimum conditions
for incorporating FLAMEGARD FR -8006 should be determined in each individual case. Care must be taken to ensure
homogeneous dispersion of all components. Processing temperature should not exceed 320 ℃.

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8012
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR PET, PA SPINNING

Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8012 is an organic zinc salt flame retardant containing phosphorus. It is a white powder with
high temperature resistance and has non-migration. It melts during process, which improves melt blending with
polymer and will not block spinneret. Because of this, it is especially suitable for halogen-free flame retardancy
of PET fiber and PET thin film systems, and good compatibility with matrix resin. It can also be applied to injection
moulding of PBT and PET. Providing excellent flame retardant efficiency can be reached with synergistic
nitrogenous flame retardants.

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 20-21%

Density g/cm3 1.40
Bulk density g/cm3 0.30-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.2
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm <40

Applications:

FLAMEGARD FR -8012 can be applied in polyester chips, filament, short fiber, thin film and permanent flame
retardant polyester products. Polyesters with FLAMEGARD FR -8012 have good performance in terms of color,
spinnability, fiber strength and chromaticity. It is particularly suitable for spinning process through any
spinning system. FLAMEGARD FR -8012 has good thermal stability, with no irritant smell during spinning
process. It can also improve antistatic property of polyester products. It is used in many appli¬cation areas of
conventional PET and PBT.

FLAMEGARD FR -8012 has prominent flame retardant efficiency, especially to polyesters. It is widely used in
injection molding and fibers. With dosage of FLAMEGARD FR -8012 at 5-10%, the LOI above 30% can be
achieved. For PBT, a dosage of 10-15% FLAMEGARD FR -8012 together with 10-15% nitrogenous flame
retardants such as MPP, MCA is usually sufficient to obtain UL94 V-0 (at 0.8 and 1,6mm thickness).

FLAMEGARD FR -8012 melts at processing temperature above 200 C and is miscible with the molten polyester.

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8012
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR PET, PA SPINNING

Suggestion of usage :
Flame retardant masterbatch containing 50% FLAMEGARD FR -8012 should be used to make stable flame
retardant polyester fiber. LOI above 30% can be achieved at 3-5% dosage.

Users should choose suitable dyeing and finishing conditions, to ensure the best flame retardant performance of
the finished products.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag; Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8014
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT FOR POLYAMIDES

Introduction:
FLAMEGARD FR -8014 is a halogen-free flame retardant based on organic phosphinates. The product achieves its
flame retardant effect through a combined gas phase and condensed phase mode of action.

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 25-26%

Density g/cm3 1.35-1.40
Bulk density g/cm3 0.40-0.60
Moisture % (w/w) <0.5
Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >350

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm 25-50

Applications:

FLAMEGARD FR -8014 is especially designed for use in polyamides, which is suited for PA6 and PA66 as well as
other high temperature polyamides, e.g. PA46, for both glass fiber reinforced and unreinforced grades, with
excellent flame retardant performance, very good physical and electrical properties.

FLAMEGARD FR -8014 is compounded by organic phosphinates and inorganic phosphorus compounds, without
nitrogenous compounds in it, so FLAMEGARD FR -8014 has higher heat and processing stability. Flame retarded
polyamides with FLAMEGARD FR -8014 are suitable for applications also in hot and humid environment.

Without sticking mold and no powder precipitating during the long-time injection molding process. A dosage of
about 20% of FLAMEGARD FR -8014 in glass fiber reinforced PA6 or PA66 is usually sufficient to obtain the
UL94 V-0 classification for electrical components (at 1.6mm as well as 0.8mm and 0.4mm thickness).

The dosage can be reduced to about 15% in semi-aromatic polyamides.

Subject to the polymer grade, processing conditions and glass fiber reinforcement, the dosage of the flame
retardant may vary.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag; Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 FLAMEGARD FR 8020
HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANT SPECIALIZED FOR POLYOLEFIN

Introduction:

FLAMEGARD FR -8020 is halogen-free phosphorus based flame retardant. It is white powder and mainly applied
to polyolefin with excellent flame retardancy, low density and high mechanical property, etc.

Specification:
Item Unit Standards

Phosphorous content % (w/w) 16-20

Density g/cm3 0.3-0.4

Initial decomposition temperature ℃ >270

Average particle size ( D50 ) μm <5.0

Applications:

Blending with thermoplastic plastics, FLAMEGARD FR -8020 performs excellent processing stability.
FLAMEGARD FR -8020 is mainly applied to PP-H, PP-B, HDPE, LDPE, EVA and other resins.

A dosage of 13-16 wt% in PP, combined with a little PTFE, can reach good flame retardant performance, and
achieve UL 94 V-0(thickness at 1.6mm). Compared with MDH, FLAMEGARD FR -8020 has lower dosage, lower
density, and can improve mechanical property of polyolefin. Meanwhile it has excellent heat stability and
processing property.

FLAMEGARD FR -8020 is acidic, so acid resistant processing machinery is suggested to process molding
(extrusion molding and injection molding) under 250 C.

Packing & Storage:

20 KG in PE lined paper-plastic composite bag, which is lined PE plastic bag; Seal and store in dry, dust-free and cool place. 

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 B&E Comparison List (2017)

Product B&E International Clariant Applications

Organic phosphorus FLAMEGARD FR-6001 PVC

-
flame retardant

Organic aluminum salt

flame retardant FLAMEGARD FR-8001 Exolit OP930 TPE (TPEE, TPU & РЕВА)
containing phosphorus

Organic aluminum salt

Epoxy resin CCL; PU
flame retardant FLAMEGARD FR-8002 Exolit OP935
emulsions. Acrylic
containing phosphorus
emulsions

Organic aluminum salt

Nylon6/66 GF;
flame retardant FLAMEGARD FR-8003 Exolit OP1230
Polyester(PBT, PET) GF
containing phosphorus

Organic aluminum salt

flame retardant FLAMEGARD FR-8004 Exolit OP1240  Polyester(PBT, PET) GF
containing phosphorus

P&N synergistic flame PA6; Polyester(PBT, PET);

FLAMEGARD FR-8005 Exolit OP1200
retardant compound TPE(TPEE, TPU 8t РЕВА)

P&N synergistic flame Exolit OP1312 PA6 GF; PA66 GF;

FLAMEGARD FR-8006
retardant compound TPE(TPEE, TPU & РЕВА)

Organic zinc salt flame

retardant containing FLAMEGARD FR-8012 Exolit OP950 PET, PA spinning
phosphorus

Organic zinc salt flame

retardant containing FLAMEGARD FR-8014 Exolit OP1400 PA6/66 GF, HTPA
phosphorus

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TEXTILE ABBREVIATIONS
RA = Ramie
AC = Acetate
RY = Rayon
AF = Other fibres
SE = Silk
CA = Acetate
SI = Sisal
CO = Cotton
TA = Triacetate
CLY = Lyocell
TR = Textile Residues
CMD = Modal 
 VI = Viscose
CTA = Triacetate
VY = Vinyl
CU = Cupro
WA =  Angora wool
CV = Viscose
WB = Beaver wool
EA = Elastane
WC = Cashgora
EL = Elastodiene
WG = Vicunga
HA = Hemp
WK = Camel hair
HL = Cotton / linen
WL = Lama wool
HR = Cattle hair
WM = Mohair
HS = Horse hair
WO = Wool
HZ = Goat hair
WP = Alpaca wool
JU = Jute
WS = Cashmere
LI = Linen 
WY = Yak wool
LY = Lycra
MA = Modacrilic
MAC = Modacrilic
MO = Modal
MD = Modal
PA = Polyamid
PBT = Polyester
PC = Acrylic
PE = Polyethylene
PES = Polyester
PL = Polyester
PM = Polyester
PM = Metallicized Polyester
PP = Polypropilene
PU = Polyurethane
PUR = Polyurethane

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