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Borates in fire retardancy

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U.S. Borax products are used in a variety of fire retardant applications, including polymer-based applications, cellulose protection, lumber, and plywood.

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Firebrake 500

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Firebrake 500 is a dehydrated zinc borate with multifunctional fire retardant applications in a variety of polymers.

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Firebrake 500

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A white, crystalline powder manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Firebrake family

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Firebrake zinc borates are multi-functional flame retardants. Firebrake ZB and Firebrake 500 can be fed to extruders, calenders, or injection moulding equipment in the same way as other solid polymer additives.

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Firebrake for polymer fire retardancy

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U.S. Borax’s products are unique zinc borates that combine the beneficial effects of zinc and boron oxides. Multi-functional fire retardants for polymers, they can be used in applications such as construction products, electrical/ electronics, transportation, fabrics, and industrial coatings.

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Firebrake ZB

data sheet

Firebrake ZB is a unique form of zinc borate with multifunctional fire retardant applications in plastic and rubber compounds.

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Firebrake ZB

specifications sheet

A white, crystalline powder manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Firebrake ZB Fine

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Firebrake ZB Fine is recommended for applications where maximum fire test performance is needed and physical properties are critical.

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Firebrake ZB in coatings

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Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional pigment, has been used by the coating industry for years.

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Firebrake ZB in elastomers

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Firebrake ZB, a boron-based multi-functional fire retardant, has been used as flame retardant, smoke suppressant, and afterglow suppressant in both halogen-containing and halogen-free elastomers.

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Firebrake ZB in epoxy

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Firebrake ZB is used as a flame retardant, smoke suppressant, and afterglow suppressant in both halogen-free and halogen-containing epoxy, including intumescent coating, adhesives, flooring, glass-reinforced laminates, potting, and encapsulation of electrical components.

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Firebrake ZB in flexible PVC

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Firebrake ZB, is a borate product used extensively as a partial or complete replacement for antimony oxide and other high-cost flame retardants in flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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