· BASF released a new grade of improved red phosphorous polyamide and introduced first-class flame retardant materials
· The new red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide solution can meet the market demand for high-performance power electronic components
· Through the integration of Solvay's polyamide business to supplement the product series for industrial and transportation applications
Singapore, September 10, 2020-BASF launched an improved red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide grade for the Asian market, further enhancing its product strength in industrial and transportation applications. Compared with traditional materials, this new type of red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide has excellent mechanical properties and high flame resistance. It is one of the best flame-retardant plastics at present, and its phosphine (PH3) emission is less than 20ppm*.
Desmond Long, Global Vice President of BASF’s Asia Pacific Performance Materials Transportation Division, said: “The release of the new grade is of great significance in many ways. It strengthens our flame retardant product series in the industrial and transportation sectors, Meet the technical requirements of electric drive systems, especially batteries and power electronic components. Since this new brand is developed and produced in Asia, the delivery time will be greatly shortened."
In Asia, the demand for red phosphorus flame-retardant products is particularly high in electrification and power distribution applications such as switchgear, contactors, relays, and solid-sealed poles. In the field of transportation, the plastic can be used in battery modules of electric vehicles and is a very cost-competitive flame-retardant material.
This innovative material has a wide range of processing parameters and can achieve more sustainable production through efficient use of resources. Compared with traditional materials, another advantage of this reinforced thermoplastic polyamide in terms of sustainability is that it can be reused, while traditional insulating materials made of thermosetting plastics are usually not recyclable. The improved red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide new grade exhibits excellent phosphorus stability and stands out among similar flame-retardant materials.
In addition, the new red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide solution also has very excellent mechanical properties, including high Charpy impact strength (unnotched and notched), high tensile strength, high fluidity and excellent processability. Its excellent stability can further prevent mold deposits and corrosion, making it a leader in similar products. And this thermoplastic material is more efficient and economical using injection molding manufacturing process.
Marilyn Lye, Global Vice President of BASF's Performance Materials Industry Division in Asia Pacific, said: “The new grades expand and complement our red phosphorus flame-retardant polyamide product portfolio after the integration of Solvay’s polyamide business, enabling us to rapidly Provide customers with innovative solutions in the developing power electronics market."
After acquiring Solvay's polyamide business, BASF has the first laboratory in Asia to be certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The laboratory has UL-certified testing capabilities, which can greatly speed up the product certification process, thereby shortening the time to market for flame-retardant products such as the new red phosphorus polyamide grade. As part of BASF's comprehensive global R&D network, this new laboratory in Shanghai completes BASF's existing flame-retardant polyamide testing services, which are mainly for electronic and electrical solutions.