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PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES FOR WIRE AND CABLE
FLAMERETARDANCE
SMOKESUPPRESSION
ELECTRICALPERFORMANCE
PHYSICALPROPERTYENHANCEMENT
F L A M E S A N D S M O k E D O N ’ T L I k E U S
Huberoffersabroadproductlineofhighperformingadditivestoexceedtheneedsofwireandcablecompoundersandproducers.ThefollowingaretheprimarybrandsofHuberflameretardantsandsmokesuppressantsthatmeetthedemandingrequirementsofourcustomers: •Micral®AluminaTrihydrate •Hymod®Surface-TreatedAluminaTrihydrate •Vertex®MagnesiumHydroxide •Zerogen®MagnesiumHydroxide •Kemgard®FlameRetardantsandSmokeSuppressants
Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) and Magnesium Hydroxide (MDH) Aluminatrihydrate(ATH)andmagnesiumhydroxide(MDH)arewidelyusedtomakelow-smokeand/orhalogen-freeflameretardantwireandcablecompoundsforarangeofinsulationandjacketingapplications.ATHandMDHservetoretardbothflameandsmokeviaanendothermicreactionthatreleaseswaterwhenheatedtodecomposition.Themetaloxideby-productfromdecomposedATHandMDH,Al2O3andMgOrespectively,alsohelpsformacharonthepolymer,thusinsulatingthepolymerfromheatandoxygen.
ThechartbelowcomparesthedecompositioncharacteristicsofATHandMDH.ATHdecomposesatabout220˚CwhileMDHdecomposesatabout330˚Cthushavingahigherthermalstabilityallowingforawiderwindowforcompoundingprocessing.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
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38
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Thermal Stability Comparison Of ATH and MDH
DECOMPOSITIONTEMPERATUREOFATHANDMDHMEASUREDBYTGA.
Huber Flame Retardant and Smoke Suppressant Solutions:ExceedingtheRequirementsofWire andCableCompoundersandProducers
Huber’s Base ATH and MDH Products for Wire and Cable ApplicationsHuberoffersmanyproductsforwireandcableapplications,includingthefollowingbasematerials.Numerousothergradesareavailablewithineachproductcategory.
ATHissuitabletouseinPVC-andpolyolefin-basedwireandcablecompoundswherecompoundingprocessingtemperaturesaretypicallybelow220˚C.MDHispreferredforformulatingthecompounds thatneedtobeprocessedattemperaturesnearorabovetheATH decompositiontemperaturesuchaspolypropyleneandengineeringthermoplastics.UseofMDHalsoenablesprocessingofPVCorpoly-olefincompoundsathighertemperaturesnotpermissibleforATH,thusenhancingthecompoundingefficiencyorextrusionthroughput.
KeymaterialparametersconsideredwhenselectinganATHorMDHproductforflameretardantwireandcableapplicationsareparticlesize,particlesizedistribution,surfacearea,particleshapeormorphology,chemicalcleanlinessandcolor.Theseparameterswilldirectlyaffectcompoundingperformanceandcompoundproperties.Othercommonconsiderationsmayincludethetypeandlevelofsurfacetreatmentbasedonthepolymertypeandcompoundperformancerequirements.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
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Physical Property Comparison of ATH and MDH
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110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
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Huber’s Surface-Treated ATH and MDH Products for Wire and Cable ApplicationsHuberalsohasthefollowingstate-of-the-artsurfacetreatmentstoenhancetheperformanceofthebasematerials.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
® ®
The ATH or MDH particle properties directly affect compound performance. For your specific application, let Huber assist you with a product recommendation based on our technical expertise.
Introducing Zerogen® 100 MDH: Delivering Enhanced Compound Performance
Zerogen®100isanewlineofMDHproductsintroducedtoofferimprovedmechanicalproperty balanceandenhancedelectricalandcolorperformancebenefits.TheZerogen100productsare designedforwireandcableapplicationswhereelectricalandmechanicalperformanceconsiderationsaremostcritical.ThechartabovehighlightsimprovedperformanceforEVAcompoundsmadewithsilane-treatedZerogen®100SPversusasimilarlytreatedZerogen®50additive.ThisZerogen100gradealsoprovidesenhancedcompoundingrheologyasshown.
Introducing Kemgard® Smoke SuppressantsHuber’sKemgard®productsaremolybdate-basedflameretardantsandsmokesuppressantsusedinPVCwireandcablecompounds.Whenthecompoundburns,molybdateschemicallyinfluencetheformationoforganicchar,effectivelyinsulatingthepolymerfromtheheatandoxygensourcetherebyloweringsmokeandheatrelease.Kemgardgradesaremanufacturedbypatentedprocessesinwhichmolybdatesareprecipitatedonaninertmineralcore.This“coatedcore”approachmakesmoreefficientuseofthemolybdatespeciesbymaximizingtheactivesurfacearea,andatamuchlowercostthanpuremolybdatechemicals,suchasammoniumoctamolybdate(AOM).
CompounderscanutilizeKemgardproductstoreplaceAOMorpartiallyreplaceantimonyoxidetoachievedesirablesmokesuppressionperformancewhilereducingcostsandminimizingregulatoryconcernsoverantimonyoxideuse.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
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Flexible PVC contains plasticizer which generally means higher flame spread, lower LOI values and more smoke.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
® ®
FLAMES AND SMOkE DON’T LIkE US
Kemgardproducts
areavailable
withhydrophobic
non-functionalsurface
treatmentstoreduce
moisturepick-up,
improvepowderflow
propertiesandensure
betterdispersionin
thepolymermatrix.
0
110
100
90
80
70
60100 200 300 400 500 600
Wei
ght L
oss
(%)
Temperature ( ˚C)
ATH
MDH
Physical Form
Particle Morphology
Color
Specific Gravity, g/cm3
pH Value
Mohs Hardness
Refractive Index
Decomposition Temperature
Heat of Decomposition, cal/g
Theoretical loss on Ignition, %
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.42
9-10
2.5-3.5
1.57
220˚C / 428˚F
280
34.6%
Physical Form
Property
Powder
gonal pla
ATH
Powder
Hexagonal platelet
White
2.36
10-11
2.0-3.0
1.58
330˚C / 626˚F
328
31.0%
MDH
Property Particle Size,Microns
ProductDescription
Micral® 932 2.1 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 1500 1.5 Fine particle size, ground ATH
Micral® 9400 1.1 Fine particle size, precipitated ATH, low electrolytes
Vertex® 60 2.7 Fine particle size, broad particle size distribution
Vertex® 100 1.5 Fine particle size, uniform particle size distribution
Zerogen® 50 1 Fine particle size, low electrolytes
Zerogen® 100 0.8 Ultrafine particle size, very low electrolytes
Type Polymer System Performance Benefits
ST (Fatty Acid) Polyolefins, PVC Processability, dispersion
SA (Aminosilane) Polyamides, Polyolefins Low temperature properties, mechanical properties
SP (Vinyl Silane) Polyolefins, Elastomers Mechanical properties, flame retardant (FR)
SV (Polymeric) Polyolefins FR (lower smoke, higher limiting oxygen index [LOI])
SF (Phenyl Silane) PVC Dynamic thermal stability, hydrophobicity
TensileStrength
Elongation Brightness DissipationFactor
CompoundingTourque
ATH
MDH
SurfaceTreatments
Product Product Description Performance Benefits
Kemgard® 911B Basic zinc molybdate High efficiency smoke suppressant and char former
Kemgard® 911C Zinc molybdate treated talc Cost-effective smoke suppressant
Kemgard® 1100 Micronized zinc molybdate Cost-effective smoke suppressant, suitable for thin
treated talc gauge wire applications
Kemgard® HPSS Basic zinc molybdate/ Smoke suppressant and char former magnesium hydroxide complex
1123 psi
Zerogen 100SP Zerogen 50SP1142 psi
55
65
0.007
0.005
6644 mg
5576 mg
75%
291%
LOI NBS smoke (D max)
4 phr Sb
2O3
2O3
2O3
2 phr Sb5 phr Kemgard HPSS
No Sb10 phr Kemgard HPSS
42
40
38
210
178
106
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Kemgard® Smoke Reduction Performance
64% of MDH in EVA (28% VA, 2 MI)
Flame Retardant/Smoke Suppression Applications •BuildingWire •Power/UtilityCableandAccessories •Electrical/ElectronicCableandComponents •SecurityCable •Transit/TransportationCable •MiningCable •Communications/DataCable •AutomotiveWire •ApplianceCable •WindmillCable
Huber Wire and Cable CapabilitiesHuber’stechnicalandcommercialexpertiseisthefoundationtodevelopinginnovativeproductsthatmeettheexactingperformancerequirementsforeachapplication.HuberEngineeredMaterialsisasupplierofmetalhydroxideproducts(ATHandMDH)usedforfireretardantmaterial applications.Huberspecializesinthedesign,manufactureandmarketingofacomprehensiveproductportfoliobasedonATH,MDHandmetalmolybdatesandphosphate.
Fire Testing Capabilities •ASTME1354:ConeCalorimeter •ASTME662:NBSSmokeChamber •ASTMD3806:Two-FootTunnel •ASTMD2863:LimitingOxygenIndex •UL94:HorizontalandVerticalBurnTests •ASTME648:RadiantPanel
Huber Engineered Materials: Over a Century of Advancing TechnologyHuberEngineeredMaterialsispartofJ.M.HuberCorporation,oneofthelargestfamily-ownedcompaniesintheUnitedStates.J.M.HuberCorporationisabroadlydiversifiedmultinationalcompanyprovidinginnovativeproductsand servicesinthreemajorsectors:Engineered Materials,NaturalResourcesandTechnology-basedServices.HuberEngineeredMaterialsdevelopsengineeredspecialtyingredientsthatenhancetheperformance,appealandprocessingofabroadrangeofproductsusedinindustrial,paperandconsumer-basedapplications.
Flame Retardant/Smoke Suppression Applications •BuildingWire •Power/UtilityCableandAccessories •Electrical/ElectronicCableandComponents •SecurityCable •Transit/TransportationCable •MiningCable •Communications/DataCable •AutomotiveWire •ApplianceCable •WindmillCable
Huber Wire and Cable CapabilitiesHuber’stechnicalandcommercialexpertiseisthefoundationtodevelopinginnovativeproductsthatmeettheexactingperformancerequirementsforeachapplication.HuberEngineeredMaterialsisasupplierofmetalhydroxideproducts(ATHandMDH)usedforfireretardantmaterial applications.Huberspecializesinthedesign,manufactureandmarketingofacomprehensiveproductportfoliobasedonATH,MDHandmetalmolybdatesandphosphate.
Fire Testing Capabilities •ASTME1354:ConeCalorimeter •ASTME662:NBSSmokeChamber •ASTMD3806:Two-FootTunnel •ASTMD2863:LimitingOxygenIndex •UL94:HorizontalandVerticalBurnTests •ASTME648:RadiantPanel
Huber Engineered Materials: Over a Century of Advancing TechnologyHuberEngineeredMaterialsispartofJ.M.HuberCorporation,oneofthelargestfamily-ownedcompaniesintheUnitedStates.J.M.HuberCorporationisabroadlydiversifiedmultinationalcompanyprovidinginnovativeproductsand servicesinthreemajorsectors:Engineered Materials,NaturalResourcesandTechnology-basedServices.HuberEngineeredMaterialsdevelopsengineeredspecialtyingredientsthatenhancetheperformance,appealandprocessingofabroadrangeofproductsusedinindustrial,paperandconsumer-basedapplications.
Technical PapersHuberoffersanarrayoftechnicalpapersofferingguidanceinusingitsperformanceadditives inwireandcableapplications.Thefollowingarticlesareavailableuponrequest:
FirePerformanceSynergiesofMetalHydroxidesandMetalMolybdatesinAntimony-Free FlexiblePVCSPE Vinyltec, 2010
FlameRetardant(FR)OlefinicPolymersContainingMetalHydroxides–FirePerformancevs.OtherPropertiesOptimizationbySurfaceModification2010 BCC Conference on Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials
EnhancedFRPerformanceEnabledbyMagnesiumHydroxidewithMetalMolybdatesin EVAWireandCableCompoundsEarned the Jack Spergel Memorial Award for Outstanding Technical Paper, 58th International Wire and Cable Symposium, 2009
SynergiesofMetalHydroxidesandMetalMolybdatesinLow-SmokeFlexiblePVC57th International Wire and Cable Symposium, 2008
NewMagnesiumHydroxidesEnablingLow-SmokeCableCompoundsWire and Cable Technology International, January 2008
Non-HalogenFlameRetardantPolyolefinCompoundsviaSynergisticBlendsofMetal HydroxidesandMineralFillersSPE International Polyolefins Conference, 2007
Low-smokeFlexiblePVCCompoundsviaMetalHydroxideasFlameRetardantsSPE Vinyltec, 2006
SynergisticBenefitsofMetalHydroxidesandZincBorateinFlameRetardantWireand CablePerformanceCompounds54th International Wire and Cable Symposium, 2005
UseofSurface-ModifiedMagnesiumHydroxideforLow-SmokeFlameRetardant ThermoplasticsApplications Intertech’s Conference on Functional Fillers for Plastics, 2005
EffectsofMorphologicalandSurfaceCharacteristicsofMagnesiumHydroxideon PerformanceofFlameRetardantWireandCableCompounds53rd International Wire and Cable Symposium, 2004
ComparisonofGroundvs.PrecipitatedFineAluminumTrihydrateforFlameRetardant WireandCableApplications52nd International Wire and Cable Symposium, 2003
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