The development of Notoxicom® B6000, a polymeric FR PC/ABS material and the Notoxicom® brand of polymeric flame-retardant materials by Polymer Compounders, originated from a critical assessment of existing flame retardancy solutions. Despite their effectiveness in preventing fire-related fatalities, traditional flame-retardant polymers often contain harmful chemicals that pose significant health and environmental risks. This realization highlighted a fundamental flaw in the industry's approach to flame retardancy. The idea for Notoxicom® B6000 emerged from our commitment to addressing these flaws and our determination to develop a safer, more sustainable alternative. An increasing number of studies in recent years have shown that conventional flame-retardant polymers can leach toxic substances into the environment from their final molded form. These substances can also get into the human body through direct skin contact, causing cancer and endocrine disruption. Some recent examples include: Fox News : "Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study.” CNN News : “Flame retardants found in thousands of consumer products linked to cancer in people for first time”, Apr 2024 Newsweek : “Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products 'Enter the Human Body' via Touch”, Apr 2024 Science Alert Online : “Humans Can Absorb Toxic Flame Retardants Through Skin”, Apr 2024 Motivated by these studies, we set out to create a flame-retardant material that would eliminate harmful chemicals while maintaining high fire safety standards. Innovation Notoxicom® B6000 is a material innovation that sets itself apart by not containing any halogenated and liquid Phosphate flame packages. The flame retardancy is effectively “baked in” at a molecular level rather than using additives. This unique feature allows it to achieve V0 and 5V status, ensuring both fire safety and environmental friendliness. Results Unlike traditional options that rely on toxic additives to achieve flame retardancy, Notoxicom® B6000 inherently achieves a V0 rating without the need for additional chemicals. This fundamental attribute not only ensures excellent fire protection, but also achieves comparable mechanical, heat, flow, and impact performance to existing products in the marketplace. This type of polymer technology may also offer flexibility for further customization in the future by allowing the incorporation of other performance additives if desired by the end user. Notoxicom® Material Datasheets Currently, their are four main product grades within the Notoxicom® material's range; they are Notoxicom® B6000 (FR PC/ABS), Notoxicom® S6000 (FR PC/ASA), Notoxicom® B6303 (FR PC/ABS - Flame Retardant Extrusion Grade) and Notoxicom® A6000 (FR Polycarbonate). The innovative Notoxicom® family of materials offers unparalleled versatility, allowing for the integration of unexpected additives to deliver unique value to your end users. How about antimicrobial FR PC/ABS materials, for example? Yes, this is possible with Notoxicom® B6000! Please note that both Notoxicom® B6303 and Notoxicom® A6000 are still being developed; however, if you are interested in ordering any variation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Polymer Compounders Limited. If you are based in the Benelux or European area, you can contact Kedu Polymers. Each will be more than happy to discuss your requirements.