Superior Flame Retardant and Smoke Suppressant Solutions

The Marshall Additive Technologies (MAT), division of The R.J. Marshall Company, specializes in flame retardant and smoke suppressant solutions.  With over 25 years of experience in polymer additive, flame retardant and smoke suppressant markets MAT can help you with your additive needs. 

MAT has several effective solutions:

Reduce the amount of antimony oxide (AO)-  The use of halogenated systems are being challenged based on possible health effects, smoke contribution and limited market competition.  The C-TEC FR series makes use of a proprietary synergistic technology that can provide flame retardant performance comparable to antimony oxide but at a lower cost.  The C-TEC SD200 & SD203 are new low cost additives, which provide flame retardancy equivalent to AO and in addition substantially lower smoke contribution.  

Several new 100% AO replacements are currently being developed.

AOM replacements-  The C-TEC LS series provides smoke reduction comparable to AOM but at considerable lower cost.  In some formulations they also add flame retardancy and stability.

ATH (alumina trihydrate) is the lowest cost major flame retardant available.  When used in recommended percentages it is very effective in reducing flame and smoke and is ideal for composite interior panel use because of its low cost, low smoke, and no toxic or nauseous fumes.  ATH is also a good solution for fire retardant coating or sound absorption solutions that can be sprayed.  Many grades of ATH are available in the H-TEC series based on particle size and color.