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Israel FR245 Flame Retardant

Israel FR245 is a brominated flame retardant from Israel Chemicals’ FR Series, designed for engineering plastics like ABS and HIPS. It offers high thermal stability, low volatility, and excellent flame inhibition per UL94 V-0 standards. Compatible with polymer matrices, it ensures consistent performance without compromising mechanical properties or color stability during processing.
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Features Of Israel FR245 Flame Retardant

  1. Halogen-free formulation ensuring low smoke and zero corrosive gas emission during combustion.

  2. Excellent thermal stability, maintaining performance up to 300 °C in polymer processing.

  3. High phosphorus content enabling efficient char formation and flame inhibition in thermoplastics.

  4. Good compatibility with polyolefins, engineering plastics, and elastomers without compromising mechanical properties.

  5. RoHS and REACH compliant, supporting sustainable and regulatory-aligned material design.

Typical Applications Of Israel FR245 Flame Retardant

  1. Flame-retarded polypropylene (PP) for automotive interior components.

  2. Wire and cable jacketing compounds requiring UL 94 V-0 rating.

  3. Electrical enclosures and housings in consumer electronics.

  4. Industrial conveyor belts and rubber-based safety equipment.

  5. Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations for flame-safe flexible parts.

Specifications Of Israel FR245 Flame Retardant

Chemical TypeOrganophosphorus compound
Product FormFree-flowing white granules
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow granules
Density (25 °C)1.45–1.55 g/cm³
Phosphorus Content≥18.5 wt%
Moisture Content≤0.3 wt%
Thermal Decomposition Onset≥280 °C (TGA, 10 °C/min, N₂)
Storage Stability24 months in sealed original packaging at <25 °C and <60% RH


Israel FR245 Flame Retardant – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical nature of Israel FR245?

A: Israel FR245 is an organophosphorus-based flame retardant, designed for high thermal stability and compatibility with engineering thermoplastics such as polyamide (PA) and polypropylene (PP). It functions primarily through condensed-phase action, promoting char formation during combustion.


Q2: Is Israel FR245 suitable for halogen-free flame-retarded compounds?

A: Yes — Israel FR245 is a non-halogenated solution, making it well-suited for applications requiring halogen-free compliance, including electronics enclosures, automotive interior parts, and cables where low smoke and low toxicity are critical.


Q3: How does Israel FR245 perform in processing at elevated temperatures?

A: Israel FR245 exhibits good thermal stability up to typical polymer processing temperatures (e.g., extrusion and injection molding), with minimal degradation or volatilization. Its molecular structure supports retention of flame-retardant efficacy after melt processing.


Q4: Can Israel FR245 be used in combination with other additives?

A: Yes — it is generally compatible with common polymer stabilizers, impact modifiers, and fillers. However, synergistic or antagonistic interactions may occur depending on the specific formulation, so laboratory-scale compatibility testing is recommended prior to full-scale production.


Q5: What is the typical dosage range for effective flame retardancy?

A: Dosage depends on the base polymer, part geometry, and target fire performance (e.g., UL94 rating). It is typically used at low concentrations and generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight — with optimal loading determined empirically for each application.



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