The rapid adoption of new energy vehicles and smart home devices has created a demand for plastic components—such as electronic housings and automotive interiors—that offer both superior flame retardancy and high transparency. Traditional flame-retardant solutions often struggle with issues like high dosage requirements, reduced light transmission, or environmental compliance challenges. When used as a co-additive at low levels (0.5%–1%) alongside a primary flame retardant, IOTA Silicone Flame Retardant 6107 enables PC and PC/ABS materials to achieve higher flame-retardancy ratings in thin-walled applications while maintaining excellent optical properties: 88.6% light transmission, a haze value of just 1.22%, and a refractive index close to that of PC, resulting in virtually no visual change. Its char-forming and smoke-suppressing capabilities facilitate the rapid creation of a dense char layer upon heating, reducing melt dripping and enhancing safety margins; furthermore, the formulation is TFMS-free, aligning with trends toward halogen-free, eco-friendly materials. From charger housings to automotive interiors, IOTA 6107 delivers flame-retardant modification that is more stable, transparent, and cost-effective.
Keywords: IOTA 6107 silicone flame retardant, halogen-free flame retardancy, char formation and smoke suppression, low dosage, transparency