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Kemgard® 981

Typical Physical Properties
Composition: basic zinc phosphate complex
Appearance: white powder
Specific Gravity 4.2
Oil Absortion (g/100g) 12.9
Median Particle Size (um) 4.4
pH 6.5
Solubility (g/100mL) 0.001
Moisture (%) 0.20
Residue on 325 Mesh Screen, % max. 0.02

Specifications
Specifications for Kemgard® 981 are available upon request.

Applications
Kemgard® 981 is used for flame retardancy and smoke suppression in plastics compounds, including wire and cable jacketing, nylon connectors, calendered film, wallpaper and adhesives.

Kemgard® 981 is highly recommended for the following polymers:

  • PVC
  • Nylon
  • Epoxy
  • Polyolefins
  • Other Polymer Systems

Key Benefits

  • Highly Efficient and Economical
  • Reduces Isothermal weight loss in Nylon compounds
  • Promotes Char Formation
  • Compatible in both Halogenated and Non-Halogenated Systems
  • Helpes Meet Common Fire/Smoke Test including ASTM E84, E662, D3843, D2863, UL94, UL910 and NFPA 263

Use Levels
Addition levels of 3 - 25 phr are typical.

Packaging
Kemgard® 981 is packaged in 50-lb poly-lined paper bags.

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All information is believed reliable; however, all recommendations are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. All products are sold without warranty, expressed or implied, and on the condition that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their purposes and that all risks are assumed by the user. Statements contained herein shall not be construed to be a recommendation to infringe any patent.

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