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Melamine-free ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant for intumescent coatings and insulation panels: Exolit™ AP 422 A

Introducing Exolit AP 422 A, our next-generation highly effective and melamine-free flame retardant that offers exceptional fire protection and meets stringent fire safety standards. Exolit AP 422 A, is a versatile halogen-free ammonium polyphosphate (APP) solution suitable for a wide range of applications including intumescent coatings, fire stop sealing systems, thermoset composites for E-mobility used for battery housings and battery housing coatings, rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams, and more. In polyurethane foams, it serves as a suitable replacement for TCPP (Tris(chloropropyl) phosphate) providing flame retardancy without plasticizing effects.

With tightening regulations and melamine being classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under EU REACH, we continue to meet the demands of modern industries by offering manufacturers a SVHC-free version of our well-know fire retardant Exolit AP 422, providing the same exceptional performance without melamine (according to Article 31 of the REACH Regulation).


Discover the benefits of our new melamine-free APP

Exolit AP 422 A is Clariant's high-performance, melamine-free ammonium polyphosphate (APP) that delivers exceptional fire protection and meets stringent fire safety standards.

  • Melamine-free formulation, offering a solution free of substances of very high concern (SVHC)
  • Non-halogenated flame retardant, enhancing fire resistance without compromising material properties
  • Suitable for various materials and applications like intumescent coatings, fire stop sealing systems, PUR/PIR foams, and thermoset composites
  • Low water solubility
  • Helps achieve fire resistance classes and safety ratings such as EN 13501-1, DIN 4102, UL 94-V0 and others
  • More effective production handling due to improved powder flowability

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  • Exolit™ AP 422 A
    Exolit AP 422 A is a fine-particle ammonium polyphosphate (phase II) with less than 0.1% melamine. The product is largely insoluble in water and completely insoluble in organic solvents. It is colorless, non-hygroscopic, non-flammable, and classified as SVHC-free under current regulations.
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