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New Flame Retardant Is Aimed At Thin-Wall Connectors.


The newest addition to a family of brominated polystyrene flame retardants Flame retardants are materials that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Naturally occurring substances such as asbestos as well as synthetic materials, usually halocarbons such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorendic acid  is designed for use in high-temperature nylon and TP polyester connectors and other thin-wall applications requiring high flow. Available in pellet form, Firemaster CP44B from Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km).  Chemical Corp., Indianapolis, is a copolymer copolymer: see polymer.  said to offer advantages over other brominated polystyrenes. They include ability to use reduced FR synergist synergist /syn·er·gist/ (-er-jist) a muscle or agent which acts with another.

syn·er·gist
n.
A synergistic organ, drug, or agent.
 levels, excellent thermal stability and initial color, improved aged color, better dispersability, and good flow properties.
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Title Annotation:Great Lakes Chemical Corp.
Comment:New Flame Retardant Is Aimed At Thin-Wall Connectors.(Great Lakes Chemical Corp.)
Publication:Plastics Technology
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Mar 1, 2001
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