Zinflam Zinc Borate is a white, powdery compound consisting of boron-based and zinc-based compounds. It is registered with TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU), and DSL (Canada). This product serves multiple functions across various industries, including as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant in plastics and elastomers, and as a preservative in industrial additives. It is primarily used in composite materials and industrial applications to enhance fire resistance.

Chemical Name: Boron Zinc Hydroxide Oxide

Chemical Family: Boron-based Compounds, Zinc & Zinc Compounds

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Key Applications

In the plastic industry as flame retarder and smoke suppresser; in the wood industry as preserver and flame retarder; in the wood-plastic composites industry.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
White fine Powder
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight434.7--
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)2.8--
Melting Pointmin. 300°C-
Partition Coefficient (based on zinc)max. 0.2--
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)max. 0.1%-
Bulk Density (at 20°C)2.8g/cc-
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)Negligible--
FlammabilityNot flammable--
pH Value (at 20°C, 1 g/L Concentration)6.8--
Soluble inAlcohols--
Soluble inAcetone--
Soluble inEthylene glycol--
Soluble inGlycerine--
OdorOdorless--
AppearanceWhite crystalline solid (powder)--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oil Absorption24%(w/w)-
Crystal Density (at 20°C)2.8g/cc-
Refractive Index1.57--
OdorOdorless--
Approximate Dehydration Temperature290°C-
Weight Loss (at 950°C)max. 15.5%-
Volatile Loss (24 hours at 120°C)max. 1.0%-
Solubility in Water (gr Zn₂B₆O₁₁·3,5H₂O / 100 gr H₂O at 20°C)max. 0.1%(w/w)-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size Distribution (d99)10.2 - 18.0μm-
Particle Size Distribution (d50)3.0 - 3.8μm-
Particle Size Distribution (d10)0.7 - 0.9μm-
Particle Size Distribution (> 5 μm)max. 50%-
Particle Size Distribution (> 15 μm)max. 10%-
Particle Size Distribution (> 25 μm)max. 1%-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%-
Crystallization Water11.5 - 16.5%-
Zinc Oxide Content37.0 - 39.0%-
Boron Trioxide46.5 - 49.5%-
Thermogravimetric Analysis

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Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25 kg Bags; 1000 kg Big Bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

If correctly stored, the product is chemically and physically stable. Store product in a dry, well ventilated warehouse.