MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

CIMBAR:
MANUFACTURERS OF FLAME-RETARDANT FUNCTIONAL FILLERS
(Our MgOH products save lives)

Advantages

Filler and Flame Retardant/Smoke Suppressant in one product
Environmentally Acceptable
Halogen Free
Non-Corrosive
Reduces Smoke Density
Non-Volatile
Largely Inert
Thermally Stable up to 340º C
Economical

How Does Magnesium Hydroxide Work?

By heating above 340º C magnesium hydroxide decomposes Endothermically emitting water according to the reaction:

Mg (OH) 2 ------ MgO + H2O

• Endothermic effect leads to temperature reduction
• Water vapor as decomposition product forms a protective steam layer in the gas phase
• Surface-active Magnesium Oxide intermediates with absorption capability to reduce smoke density
• Formation of an inert Magnesium Oxide protective layer inhibits further spread of flame

Compared to Alumina Trihydrate

Reactivity
Magnesium Hydroxide is much more reactive than Alumina Trihydrate (ATH). Whereas ATH releases the available water over a broad range (230º C to 430º C), Magnesium Hydroxide releases the available water over a much narrower range (330º C or 630º F to 430º C). In simple terms this compares to spraying a fine mist of water over a fire (ATH) as opposed to dousing the fire with a full bucket of water (Magnesium Hydroxide). The quick release of water enhances the flame retardant properties of Magnesium Hydroxide.

Water Release
Magnesium Hydroxide releases water at a higher temperature than ATH. The higher temperature release is at a more critical point that reduces the spread of the flame.

Particle Shape
Magnesium Hydroxide particles, if viewed under a microscope, are plate-like versus the spherical particles of ATH. These plate-like particles overlap one another similar to fish scales or roofing shingles. Pound for pound these plate-like particles offer much more exposed surface area than spherical ATH particles. Therefore more particles are directly exposed to the flame. Also, the plate-like particles provide more strength, flexibility and reinforcement in the finished product as opposed to spherical particles.

Particle Integration
Magnesium Hydroxide is a natural mix of particles. There is particle penetration and integration within Magnesium Hydroxide rather than having ATH and calcium carbonate particles mixed side by side. This allows a better distribution of the fire retardant and smoke suppressant properties.

Stability
Magnesium Hydroxide has stabilizing characteristics that tend to neutralize acid and toxic smoke. ATH does not provide these benefits.

Char Ash
Magnesium Hydroxide during the burning reaction forms a “Char-Ash” in front of the flame, which suppresses the flame.

Compared to Alumina Trihydrate
Physical properties such as viscosity cure rate, stress strain and durometer, suggest that magnesium hydroxide is virtually indistinguishable from ATH from a filler performance standpoint.

It has been established that combinations of ATH and Magnesium Hydroxide produce less smoke than compounds filled with the same total loading of either mineral alone.

Magnesium Hydroxide, because of its acid scavenging properties, can play a useful role in halogenated compounds by reducing acid gas emissions.

By absorbing some of the heat, magnesium hydroxide prevents or delays ignition and retards combustion of polymeric materials.

We offer standard dry ground products and a surface-treated product to aid with dispersion and workability.

Other products offer by Cimbar performance Minerals:
Calcium Carbonate (Crescent Series)
Barium Sulfate (Cimbar EX, UF, XF, 325 & PC to name a few)
Iron Oxide (4400 Series) Drilling Fluid Barite (Bara 200 Series)
Pharmaceutical Barite (Bariscan Series)
Bleached Industrial Barite (MitiWite Series
Sodium Bentonite Clay
Calcium Bentonite Clay

All U.S. Plant Locations:
Houston, Texas
Chatsworth, Georgia
Cartersville, Georgia
Potosi, Missouri

Contact Information:
14047 Industrial Road, Houston Texas 77015
Phone: 713-881-9466
Phone: 866-414-7504
Fax: 713-881-9471 www.cimbar.com
E-mail: mbrooks@cimbar.com

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