As demand for sustainable and high-performance materials grows, Elementis continues to expand its specialty additives portfolio to support manufacturers in meeting evolving safety and regulatory standards.
Elementis has introduced its CHARGUARD™ fire-retardant synergist portfolio in China and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This latest expansion includes CHARGUARD™ 1000, CHARGUARD™ 2000, and the newly developed CHARGUARD™ 2010, offering manufacturers a more sustainable solution for enhancing fire safety in plastics.
Manufactured using smectite-based organoclays, CHARGUARD™ products support environmental compliance while providing superior fire resistance. The portfolio’s latest addition, CHARGUARD™ 2010, is produced in China to cater specifically to regional market demands.
“With its unique lamellar structure, CHARGUARD™ promotes char formation, reduces smoke generation, and prevents dripping in thermoplastics—significantly boosting the efficiency of primary flame retardants. Asia. CHARGUARD™ 2010 empowers manufacturers in China to meet increasing safety and sustainability standards without compromising performance,” has stated Wendy Li, Elementis’ New Business Development Director.
The CHARGUARD™ range serves as a viable alternative to traditional fire-retardant synergists, such as antimony trioxide and PFAS-based products, aligning with growing regulatory restrictions and industry shifts toward non-halogenated solutions.
Product Highlights
- CHARGUARD™ 2010 – Locally sourced for the China and APAC market, optimized for low-to-medium-polarity thermoplastics under 200°C.
- CHARGUARD™ 2000 – Designed for neutral-coloured plastics, offering high tensile strength and excellent melt-flow retention.
- CHARGUARD™ 1000 – Ideal for consumer electronics and whiteware, with an ultra-fine hectorite-based composition for a bright white finish.