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Flame retardants from LANXESS: Innovative and safe

Well equipped when the worst comes to the worst

Leverkusen – Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is bringing a complete range of flame


retardance solutions for the plastic and rubber sector to “K” 2010. LANXESS’ presence at
this year’s show centers on a number of innovative products such as the new Bayfomox
spray foam system and Disflamoll TP LXS 51036, an odor-neutral flame retardant for PVC-
based artificial leather products. Other flame retardants of interest at this year’s stand
include a range of halogen-free flame retardants that respond to the growing demand for
alternatives to problematic additives. For example, Disflamoll DPK exhibits an exceptionally
low o-cresol content and Levagard DMPP is a good substitute for dimethyl
methylphosphonate, DMMP, which must be labeled as “toxic” according to EU regulations.

The tried-and-tested flame-retardant construction material Bayfomox can now also be


applied as a spray foam. This is the result of a close collaboration between LANXESS and
Haan-based German company FluidSystems GmbH & Co. KG. Even when applied in thin
layers, Bayfomox spray foams – like already well-established Bayfomox molded-foam parts
– exhibit outstanding fire endurance in addition to a range of additional benefits. For
example, they can be applied quickly and easily on site using small sprayers, are ideal even
for complex surfaces and dry exceptionally quickly. As a result, they cut downtime when
used, for example, as a low-cost treatment for existing high-traffic warehousing facilities.
Moreover, Bayfomox spray foams deliver improved thermal insulation and additional
soundproofing qualities compared with conventional intumescent coatings. And, by altering
mixing conditions, users can also make significant adjustments to the mechanical and
acoustic properties of the Bayfomox spray foam system.

Disflamoll TP LXS 51036 has been developed specifically to enhance the flame retardance
of PVC-based artificial leathers. The stand-out feature of this new product is that it
combines a flame-retardant action with plasticizing properties. The latter gives the artificial
leather an attractive flexibility and much sought-after elastic properties. Despite the addition
of these properties, the distinctive odor of artificial leather is unaffected. What’s more, the
new product gels quickly, thereby helping to speed up the production of artificial leather and
cut the associated energy consumption.

Levagard DMPP is a highly effective, halogen-free flame retardant with an extremely high
phosphorus content. Due to its low viscosity, it is ideal for use in rigid foam materials,
coatings, adhesives, epoxy resins and other thermosetting plastics. As a result of its
excellent flowability, it can also replace plasticizing mineral oils that would increase fire load
if the worst came to the worst. In addition, Levagard DMPP is ideally suited for use with
inorganic flame retardants such as Al(OH)3, since its low viscosity allows larger quantities of
these halogen-free additives to be added to the matrix polymer. “Levagard DMPP has
recently become increasingly important as an excellent alternative to dimethyl
methylphosphonate. According to current EU regulations, this chemical must be labeled as
‘toxic’,” explains Dr. Heiko Tebbe, head of Business Development Phosphorus Chemicals in
LANXESS’ Functional Chemicals business unit. “We have a good solution for customers
who, due to legislative pressure, need an alternative to this liquid flame retardant –
Levagard DMPP.”

Disflamoll DPK is a plasticizing flame retardant with outstanding fire safety characteristics
for a range of polymers such as PVC, for rigid and soft polyurethane foam materials,
thermoplastic polyurethanes, NBR, phenolic resins and the LANXESS elastomer Levapren.
Disflamoll DPK is based on the active ingredient diphenyl cresyl phosphate and stands out
over many competitor products that offer additives with a similar chemistry, as it does not
need to be labeled as “toxic”. “There is no requirement for ‘toxic’ labeling whatsoever. We
go to great lengths to keep the content of problematic o-cresol in Disflamoll DPK as low as
possible,” states Tebbe. “For example, we use only synthetic cresol and work in strict
adherence to all relevant limit values.”

Other LANXESS flame retardants gaining in importance as ever stricter requirements are
placed on everyday products include Levagard TEP and Disflamoll DPO. Levagard TEP is a
halogen-free, low-viscosity additive with an excellent flame-retardant action and very high
phosphorus content. It is used in materials such as rigid PIR/polyurethane foams and
thermosetting plastics and is achieving above-average growth. Disflamoll DPO is found in
PVC floor coverings and helps to reduce smoke gas density in fire scenarios, thereby
keeping escape routes visible for longer. This additive is also becoming ever more widely
used in particularly sensitive areas.

The Functional Chemicals business unit is part of LANXESS’ Performance Chemicals


segment, which posted sales of EUR 1,530 million in fiscal 2009.

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 5.06 billion in 2009 and currently around
14,300 employees in 23 countries. The company is represented at 42 production sites worldwide. The core business
of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of plastics, rubber, intermediates and specialty
chemicals.

Leverkusen, June 18, 2010


bol (2010-00082e)

Forward-Looking Statements.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by
LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material
differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the
estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to
conform them to future events or developments.

Information for editors:


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