Flame Retardant Polymers
Halogen or Halogen-free Polymers that Meet Demanding Applications
Flame retardant plastics from EOS are well suited for demanding applications that require heat resistance, or must be non-flammable and self-extinguishing.
Fields of Application
Products made from these plastics can meet the requirements of highly regulated industries like aerospace, electrical and electronics equipment, as well as the mobility industry.
Typical Part Properties
- Tensile Modulus 2500 MPa
- Tensile Strength 46 MPa
- Elongation at Break 4 %
- Melting Temperature (20°C/min) 185 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.80 MPa) 84 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) 154 °C
- Density 1060 kg/m³
Flame Retardant
PA 2210 FR
PA 2210 FR with its good mechanical properties and its outstanding fire properties it is mainly used in the electrical and electronics industry. PA 2210 FR is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). View Blue Card Certification
Highlights
- Flame-retardant
- Halogen-free
- Fire classification UL 94/V-0
- UL certified - View Blue Card
- Fire classification FAR 25.853
Typical Applications
- Electrical and electronic parts, e. g. housings
- Railway interiors, e. g. ventilation ducts
- Aircraft interiors, e. g. air valves
Typical Part Properties
- Tensile Modulus 1900 MPa
- Tensile Strength 49 MPa
- Elongation at Break 15 %
- Melting Temperature (20°C/min) 185 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.80 MPa) 84 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) 154 °C
- Density 1000 kg/m³
Flame Retardant
PA 2241 FR
Parts from PA 2241 FR show good tensile strength and are suited to be used for aircraft interior applications, e.g., ventilation ducts and exhaust valves. Due to its recyclability the material is very cost-efficient compared to other flame-retardant materials on the market.
Typical Applications
- Aircraft interior parts, e.g., ventilation ducts, exhaust valves or brackets
Typical Part Properties
- Tensile Modulus 1392 MPa
- Tensile Strength 46 MPa
- Elongation at Break 38 %
- Melting Temperature (20°C/min) 187 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (1.82 MPa) 70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) 186 °C
- Density 1070 kg/m³
Ductile
FR-106
The white flame-retardant polyamide 11 is characterized by high ductility combined with excellent strength, making it particularly suitable for manufacturing components with complex geometries, such as housings and load-bearing connecting elements.
Highlights
- Fire retardant nylon 11
- Certified to pass the FAR 25.853 60 second vertical burn requirement
- Parts withstand intense functional testing
- Parts are approved for end-use production applications
Typical Applications
- Automotive and aerospace production
- Housing and enclosure assemblies
- Complex thin wall geometries requiring strength and accuracy
- Ideal for low to mid volume production applications
