Magnesium Hydroxide Advantages Over Traditional Flame Retardants
2025-08-13
Magnesium hydroxide outperforms traditional alternatives in several ways:
vs. Halogenated retardants: Avoids toxic fumes (e.g., dioxins) during combustion, reducing health risks and environmental harm. Complies with RoHS and REACH regulations.
vs. Aluminum hydroxide: Offers higher decomposition temperature (340°C vs. 200°C), making it suitable for high-heat processes like injection molding.
Cost-effectiveness: Abundant raw materials (mined from magnesite) keep production costs low. Requires no special disposal procedures, cutting post-use expenses.
Synergistic effects: Works with other additives (e.g., red phosphorus, zinc borate) to boost flame resistance, allowing lower dosage and better material performance.
As industries shift to greener practices, magnesium hydroxide is becoming the preferred choice for sustainable fire safety solutions.