Perrite adds new PC and PC/ABS compounds to flame-retardant range

Perrite, a leader in the manufacture of speciality and custom compounded engineering thermoplastics, has further extended its flame-retardant compounds offering with the introduction of two new, halogen and antimony free, low smoke V0 polycarbonate and a PC/ABS to its Perlex and Ronfalin ranges.

Perlex R5550 is a polycarbonate (PC) and has a flammability rating of UL 94 V0 at 1.5mm and 3.0mm. Perlex R5550 is available as a transparent compound with and without additional UV resistance. Ronfalin C110FR is a PC/ABS and has a flammability rating of UL 94 V0 at 1.6mm and 5VA at 3.0mm. All are available in a wide range of special effect colours such as; pearlescent, fluorescent and metallic for super visual impact.

The two new materials now bring the total number of Perrite’s plastic compounds certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the internationally recognised database for flame retardancy, to 68. UL certification now includes both IEC and ISO ratings for plastics. The new materials will typically be used for the manufacture of electrical appliance components.

Graham Gow, technical manager at Perrite, commented: “As regulatory and environmental requirements change, we work closely with our customers to ensure we offer high-performance materials that comply with existing and upcoming industry requirements. We are proud of our wide range of flame-retardant polymers, Perrite now have 68 certified plastic compounds with UL, allowing our customers to select the best polymer solution for every application requirement. This level of flexibility and comprehensive support from a UK-based technical centre is unparalleled within the UK plastics industry, and makes Perrite the partner of choice for our customers.”

The properties of Perlex R5550 V0 PC include:
• Halogen free
• Antimony free
• Flammability rating of UL 94 V0 at 1.6mm and 3.0mm
• Structural integrity maintained  for high mechanical specifications

The properties of Ronfalin C110FR V0 PC/ABS include:
• Halogen free
• Antimony free
• Flammability rating of UL 94 V0 at 1.6mm
• Flammability rating of 5VA at 3.0mm
• Structural integrity maintained  for high mechanical specifications

The new product complements Perrite’s existing range of halogen free, flame retardant compounds which include: halogen free PP for injection moulding and extrusion applications, halogen free Vitamide polyamide, halogen free PC and halogen free PC/ABS.

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