News_Novista Chemicals - The pioneer of Flame retardant

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Metallic and non-metallic particles flame retardant Metallic nanoparticles have received considerable attention for their applications as flame retardants in different polymer matrices. Metallic nanoparticles exhibit different reaction mechanisms against fire according to their structure; some metal nanoparticles (metal hydroxide particles) utilize hydrated minerals and release water molecules as they decompose in the presence of…
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Cellulose nanofibers flame retardant Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer, which is found in cell wall of plants as well as in fungi, bacteria, and algae. Cellulose has numerous glucose units with high degree of polymerization based on its extraction method. Figure 4 represents a cellulose fiber organization in a plant cell wall, which is consisted of many cellobiose repeating units.13, 73 Char formation …
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Fullerene flame retardant Fullerene (C60, aka. buckybull) is a carbon allotrope, which has a spheroidal-shaped structure. Combination of magnificent thermal stability and unique physical and electrical properties of fullerene with popular advantages of polymers has attracted a lot of research interests.101-103 However, only a few studies have focused on fullerene flame retardancy effect of polymers. Full…
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Polyvinyl Chloride PVC -6 6.3 Eco-profiles & Life Cycle AssessmentOn behalf of the European Commission, and as part of a full review of PVC, PE Europe Consulting Group together with the University of Stuttgart undertook a Life Cycle Assessment of PVC and of Principal Competing Materials. The report, published June 2004, showed PVC products to be comparable to alternatives in their environmental impact. …
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Polyvinyl Chloride PVC -5 6 PVC and SustainabilityPVC's contribution is by no means limited to its products. The PVC industry is also setting a unique example in the process of working together as a supply chain in driving forward sustainable development.There are many definitions of Sustainability and Sustainable Development, but it can best be defined by the three main pillars of sustainability; socia…
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Polyvinyl Chloride PVC -4 5.2 HealthcarePVC in HealthcarePVC has been used for hundreds of life-saving and healthcare products for almost 50 years being used in surgery, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery and medical packaging due to its unrivalled performance characteristics and cost-efficiency.
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Polyvinyl Chloride PVC -3 3.2 Optional AdditivesThese optional additives are not strictly necessary for the integrity of the plastic but are used to draw-upon other properties. Optional additives include processing aids, impact modifiers, fillers, nitrile rubbers, pigments and colorants and Flame Retardants.4 Benefits of PVCPVC has excellent electrical insulation properties, making it ideal for cabling …
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Polyvinyl Chloride PVC -2 1.2 Bi-ProductsProducts and bi-products of PVC manufacture include Chlorine and Caustic Soda, two of perhaps the most important manufacturing "ingredients" not only for PVC manufacture, but many other applications. Chlorine is used in the manufacture of life-saving medication, indeed 85% of all pharmaceuticals. Caustic Soda too has many key, everyday applications, incl…