Clariant halogen-free flame retardants can withstand PA6 and PA66 recycling and even retrofit upgrades

Moutonz, Switzerland / Shanghai, China, 19 September 2019 – Clariant is acting in accordance with the plan announced at the end of June to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution by introducing new solutions and taking proactive measures, with a view to " The Symphony of Collaboration plans to create a more sustainable plastics indust.

One of the highlights is the recycling and upgrading of post-industrial waste from flame-retardant polyamid.

Although plastics can be largely redesigned to better accommodate recycling, contaminants and additives can build up in the material over multiple mechanical cycles and can lead to poor material performance or even pose health ris.

Electric vehicles have their specific material and safety requiremen.

Furthermore, after years of research in collaboration with the Phosphorus Nitrogen Inorganic Flame Retardants Association (pinfa), the Fraunhofer LBF Institute confirmed that Exolit OP continues to provide the same high level of fire protection over multiple recycling cycles, further illustrating that Exolit Excellent performance by .

In addition, Exolit OP is not subject to eco-design applications, such as the upcoming EcoDesign Regulations (EcoDesign) for electronic displa.

Stephan Lynen, General Manager of Clariant's Additives business unit, said: "Each year around 50 million tonnes of e-waste are generated globally, of which only 20% is recycled efficient.

To find out more about Clariant's support for the circular economy of plastics through sustainable innovation and collaboration, you can join Clariant's "Symphony of Collaboration" media event during K 2019 face-to-face communication with relevant responsible persons and partne.

The halogen-free flame retardant Exolit OP can improve the recyclability of electrical and electronic and automotive components while providing stable flame retardant properti.