New polyester resin is flame retardant.
A new fire-resistant polyester resin Polyester Resin - Unsaturated Polyester Resin. The term generally used for unsaturated (means containing chemical double bonds) resins formed by the reaction of dibasic organic acids and polyhydric alcohols, basic component of SMC/BMC. from Ashland Composite Polymers, Dublin, Ohio Dublin is a city in Delaware, Franklin, and Union counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 31,392 at the 2000 census. In 2006, the population was estimated to be 36,565[1], and Dublin continues to be one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus. , is said to meet strict fire codes in construction requirements. Hetron FR620T-20M reportedly offers improved wetting and low shrinkage in architectural applications. The formulation produces laminates with Class I fire performance without the use of antimony antimony (ăn`tĭmō'nē) [Lat. antimoneum], semimetallic chemical element; symbol Sb [Lat. stibium,=a mark]; at. no. 51; at. wt. 121.75; m.p. 630.74°C;; b.p. 1,750°C;; sp. gr. (metallic form) 6. oxide or other FR additives. It has low VOCs and is suited for hand layup, spray-up, or filament winding. Tel: 614-790-3333 * www.ashspec.com
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