GE Company of the United States launches new Ultem all-purpose flame retardant material
It is reported that the state of California in the United States has announced extremely strict fire protection regulations for mattresses. This will undoubtedly promote progress in fireproof material production research.
The company’s Ultem resin material is particularly suitable for meeting the California Technical Bulletin (TB) 603 standard regarding bedding fire protection requirements.
Overview
Polyetherimide (PEI) resin is widely used in materials that need to be fireproof and prevent the spread of smoke. It helps manufacturers of mattresses, Simmons and other products to produce products that prevent open flames from accelerating combustion.
The company has never used Ultem resin to produce fiber materials in the past, but its scientific and technical personnel are not afraid of the hardships, and downstream manufacturers have begun to evaluate its potential functions for high-energy fabrics and conduct research.
California’s TB603 standard will be implemented soon, sending a warning to bedding manufacturers, who often use polyurethane foam and polyester batting to make products. California standards set out technical requirements, including the use of high-performance materials and different mattress designs, to address this issue.
Another related issue is that halogen material fire retardants can release toxic fumes. EU regulations on Restriction of Hazardous Goods (RoHS) strictly prohibit the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) often contained in fire retardants. It is estimated that California’s standards will be adopted by other regions, such as the national standards recently announced by the Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC), which require manufacturers to ensure that fireproof materials can meet various market regulatory requirements.
Advantages and Applications
The fiber made of the company’s Ultem resin has many advantages. Since it is a fireproof material, it can adapt to the restrictions of no longer using halogen additives; it complies with TB603 and CPSC new standards regarding the performance requirements of mattress products when exposed to open flames. . Ultem’s amorphous structure and high temperature resistance make it suitable for many high-temperature applications where fibers made from crystalline polymers lose strength when exposed to high temperatures.
The company is expanding the use of fibers made from Ultem resin in other productions such as home decoration, gas filtration, transmission fabrics and fabrics, and seating materials.
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