Zinc Borate as a Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant, and Afterglow Suppressant in Polymers

Zinc Borate (2Zn0·3B 2 0 3 ·3.5H 2 0) is a unique multifuntional fire retardant. It can function as a flame retardant, smoke suppressant, afterglow suppressant, as well as an anti-tracking agent in polymers. It has been used extnesively as a fire retardant in PVC, polyolefin, nylon, polyester, epoxy, acrylic, urethane, rubbers, etc.