Antimony trioxide (ATO) for its applications in halogen-free flame retardant pressure again, so that Tin again faced the future growth opportunities in this area, Tin-zinc is an effective alternative to the compound.
Mainly as flame retardant manufacturers ICL-IP technology incubator, ICL innovative companies take into account price fluctuations and the needs of sustainable innovation in this area (click here), has been providing research funding, with a view to developing sustainable which can replace flame retardant ATO and abundant supply of cheap alternatives.
Developed by the ITRI in the mid 80 's zinc stannate, is considered of polyvinyl chloride (PVC (4575, 5.00, 0.11%)) and other halogenated polymers of the ATO safety, low-toxic alternative. They can partly replace ATO in certain fire-retardant materials, works best when using a small amount of plasticizer. For rigid or semi rigid PVC and other materials, may also be replaced.
According to estimates from the international organization of antimony, 2013 ATO yields a total of 130,000 tons. ITRI estimates used in the production of flame retardant for 110,000 tons, while zinc stannate Tin consumption in this area is only 325 tons. If half of the ATO in the data are replaced by zinc stannate, Tin it will amount to an annual amount of about 25,000 tons. Therefore, indicate that industrial manufacturers under pressure to consider alternatives to ATO any vital signs.