Adhesives
can contribute significantly to the flammability of a substrate
or composite. Adhesives may also be the optimum components in which
to add a flame retardant because the composite's overall physical
properties will not be compromised.
Great Lakes
offers a wide range of flame retardant additives and packages that
meet the strict combustability criteria of adhesives producers and
formulators, including varied physical forms that enhance dispersion
and stability. For example:
- Soluble
flame retardants allow solvent-based adhesives to perform their
best.
- The
particle size of a flame retardant is critical when used in water-based
adhesives or adhesives in which the flame retardant is insoluble.
Smaller particle size enhances stability against solids settling
and offers better dispersion, providing better flame retardant
efficiency.
Polymeric
coatings are used for a variety of substrates to improve aesthetics,
protect surfaces, and improve physical properties. Often, copolymers
are developed to provide the specific properties required. Great
Lakes offers a wide range of flame retardant additives and additive
packages that can be dispersed into the latex matrix and that meet
the strict criteria of furniture and automotive manufacturers. In
addition, Great Lakes offers AZUB, our tradename for novel flame
retardant solutions that allow easier dispersion into the latex
and may extend the end product's shelf life.
Contact
our Technical Service group to determine our best product for your
needs or see our Product Guide below.
Market
Trends
- Movement away from solvent based adhesives and
coatings to water based in order to lower emissions of volatile
organic chemicals
- Greater use of adhesives to replace mechanical
fasteners
- Greater range of coatings chemistries to meet
more diverse requirements; this includes the incorporation of
reactive monomers such a vinyl chloride and dibromostyrene to
make copolymers that are more fire resistant
Product
Guide for Adhesives and Coatings
Key
Polymers
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