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consumers around the world need to be sure that electrical and electronic devices and their components will not endanger them even when damaged. Therefore, manufacturers must place the highest priority on minimizing danger and protecting human life and health. one of the best ways to ensure fire safey in electrical components lies in underwriters Laboratories uL94 Standard and complying with it is much easier when uL-compliant masterbatches from clariant are specified.

Clariant has over 30 years of experience supporting customers seeking UL compliance. Our global listing of over 17,000 materials ensures quick availability of the right masterbatch to help speed new products to market. A wide range of color and cost options – including natural plus solutions – are available to provide maximum flexibility. And its all backed by project management and technical support around the world through more than 50 manufacturing sites in more than 30 different countries.

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Power your Performance with uL compliant masterbatches The IEC 60695-2-11/12/13, known as the Glow-Wire (GW) test, and the UL-94, are established norms in the Electrical & Electronic (E&E) industry. The UL94 standard, which was originally a national standard in the USA, is now globally established to classify plastic products and how they burn. Both norms offer plastics manufacturers a guarantee that the fire resistance properties of the product have been tested and fulfill the current standards.

Through compliance with UL guidelines and the GW-test, the risk of fire can be minimized in case of a failure in the conductive part. These standards apply to, among other things, electric kettles, relay covers or computer connectors. Household appliances and toys, which are increasingly being fitted with E&E elements, are also tested against these norms to offer increased fire safety.

In order to have a masterbatch recognized by UL, the following conditions must be met:· The color-concentrate producer must be

recognized by UL· The polymer, generic or specific, should be

recognized as well· The recognition of the material combi-

nation (base resin + color-concentrate) should be listed in the QMSQ2 file of the concentrate producer.

· The specification limits set in the QMQS2 file must be respected if the UL94 recognition is to apply to the final plastic part.

The Clariant portfolio of products for E&E applications allows fast, cost-efficient project management combined with all the advantages of in-house coloration. This comprehensive service provided by Clariant meets customer requirements and, thus, improves the safety for consumers of electrical and electronic devices and their components.

High-impact colors and cutting-edge design are hugely important to the success of today’s sleek, modern electrical and electronic products. At the same time, manufacturers also need to consider product safety and regulatory compliance. Clariant can help in both these critical areas.

This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general description of our products and their possible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the information’s accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or freedom from defect and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is responsible for determining the suitabil-ity of Clariant’s products for its particular application. * Nothing included in this information waives any of Clariant’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial prop-erty rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in our products and applicable national and international regulations and laws, the status of our products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that should be observed when handling or storing Clariant products, are available upon request and are provided in compliance with applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet information before handling any of these products. For additional information, please contact Clariant.

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