The joint venture (JV) will create halogen-free flame retardants for various end-markets, addressing tightening regulatory requirements
Evonik and HP release new, jointly developed 3D-printable, halogen-free flame retardant material with 50% reusability
The commercial partnership is effective as of April 1, 2024
CHF 60 million investment in new high-performance halogen-free flame-retardant facility completed on time in the first stage of an overall CHF 100 million investment
The company is still targeting its original timeline, i.e. commencing production in Daya Bay around mid-2023, with the second line due to come on stream within 2024
The phosphorus-based additive is designed primarily for use in glass fiber-reinforced plastics used to manufacture products for the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry
The company offers three grades - Exolit AP 462, AP 740 and AP 742 - that enable epoxy or unsaturated polyester-based composites to comply with flame retardant standards of ECE R100 and GB 38031-2020
The growing demand from the global construction and automotive industry combined with stricter fire safety standards will significantly influence demand for sustainable flame retardant chemicals
Investment will further expand Clariant’s footprint in China and transform its existing facility in Daya Bay into a truly strategic site by 2023
Flame retardant-laden polystyrene can now be recycled into high purity styrene monomer through Agilyx's advanced recycling process.
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