Electrical
household appliance manufacturers compete on product functionality
and style of design. Product differentiation outlook is dependent
on the housing material. Great Lakes offers many types of
flame retardant additives for housing material used in household
appliances.
Contact
our Technical Service
group for expert advice on our products for appliance housings or
see our Product Guide below.
Market
Trends
- Growing use of computer and electronics technology
in the appliances will require consideration of more consumer
safety measures including fire hazard
- Growing aesthetics appeal that might affect the
choice of polymer resin or the metal alloy for the housings
- Harmonization of industry standards like flammability
- Recyclability of the housing materials
Product
Guide for Appliance Housing
Key
Polymers
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