ZINC BORATE
FLAME RETARDANTS
Its chemical formula is xZnO.yB2O3zH2O. It is a chemical substance used as a smoke suppressor and
contains boron within it. It is a white, non-damp, viscous and powdery substance. Zinc borate is one
of the most important properties of zinc borate because it has low water solubility and high
dehydration temperature. It is also possible to add solid polymer additives by squeezing or spraying
molding. It can only be hydrolysis with strong acids and bases. It is also a substance that confers
adhesion and anti-art properties between metals and resins.
Zinc borates are used as flame retardant, corrosion retardant and smoke suppressor in polymers and
coatings, especially in pvc, nylon and halogenated polyester. It is used in the manufacture of high
temperature resistant plastics as it has a high dehydration temperature. Zinc borates have areas of
use in in fireproof cables, fireproof fabrics, electrical-electronic components, paints, automobile-
aircraft interior parts, paper and textile industry.
It is often preferred because it is a more effective smoke suppressor when compared to other flame
retardants and is cheaper than other flame retardants. In recent years, the use of zinc borate in
combination with other flame retardants in different applications has been increasing. For example,
zinc borate is used in combination with aluminum hydroxyl and magnesium hydroxyl in halogen-
containing and non-containing systems. Zinc borate is also used to reduce melting point in glass and
ceramic industry, as well as to protect wood components as fungus and insecticide in addition to the
use of flame retardant.
IN WHICH AREAS IS ZINC BORATE USED?
Certain areas where zinc borate can be used are as follows;
In production of automobile / aircraft interior components
Electrical / electronic parts production
PVC coatings
Fire retardant and fire extinguisher production sectors
In the fungal and insecticide pharmaceutical Industries
At the textile and plastics Institute
Cable industry
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE STARPLAS ZINC BORATE PRODUCTS?
Working with a company that has the right to speak in the sector and has proven itself in its field,
who takes care of you from product sales to shipment and provides technical support, will be by your
side for your after-sales needs, will be the best decision you will make in your business life.
At this stage, STARPLAS KİMYA will provide you with all the Professional service you need and you
will not need ant other company for the chemicals you supply from STARPLAS KİMYA. All the
products you supply from us are undeer the guarantee os STARPLAS KİMYA. Our sales
representatives will be with you for all the product training you need in their region. It will provide
you with the necessary support on issues such related to the products you use. Thanks to our sales
representatives and technical team, we create a solid and strong bridge between the supplier and
the company and take you one step ahead of your competitors with the understanding of “Quick
response, Professional solution”. Thus, by minimizing the simple and risky problems you experience
in Daily production with our strong staff, we enable you to concentrate on your core business.
Profitability will increase as a result of increased productivity, your business will feel the positive
aspects of working with a reliable and strong company in product supply.
AREAS WHERE ZINC BORATE IS USED
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
PVC INDUSTRY
FLAME RETARDANTS
TEXTILE
CABLE INDUSTRY
