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Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

What do you get when you blend various polyolefins together? A softer, more flexible material called thermoplastic polyolefins or TPOs. Most of the TPOs are made using antioxidants during processing.The use of flame retardants with thermoplastic polyolefins is dependent on legislation requirements.

Polyolefin physical properties can be enhanced through inclusion of elastomeric materials through graft or alloying techniques. These maintain the processability of the polyolefin but enhance flexural and impact properties.

This family of materials will have different flame retardant requirements and load levels than the polyolefins alone.

Contact our Technical Service group to determine our best product for your needs or see the Product Guide below.

Key Applications

Product Guide for TPO

Trutint®/FireShield®L

Thermoguard®L

FireShield®LP

Microfine®/Ultrafine®

Zinc Borate 467

Fyrebloc® Products

Great Lakes DE-83R™

Firemaster®2100

Timonox®/TMS®

FireShield®H

Thermoguard®S




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