Domo's sustainable flame-retardant halogen-free polyamide 6

Domo and STS Tecnoplimeri, specialized in the production of thermoplastics applications, have partnered to develop a leading range of household and electronic parts. The material selected for moulding these applications is DOMO's recently approved DOMAMID® FR 6G30V0E BK. This is a flame-retardant halogen-free polyamide 6 product with outstanding mechanical and electrical properties.

The growing demand for innovative products including metal replacement has led to the transformation of unique materials for these sectors and increasingly strict fire codes and flammability requirements. The versatility of PA6 and PA66 has been fundamental in many new developments, and DOMO's DOMAMID® and TECHNYL® ranges have become best in class flame retardant solutions in the household electronics markets.

Benefits

DOMO's solutions support complex formulations that combine flame retardancy, excellent flowability, and low migration to achieve the desired safety, strength, surface, and moulding requirements.

Halogenated solutions usually have better Glow Wire performances than halogen and red phosphorus free materials, but with our grade, we could meet the necessary customer specifications. An additional benefit is a lower density of 1.36 g/cm³ versus 1.6 g/cm³, reducing the final part's weight and allowing for significant cost savings.

"DOMAMID® FR 6G30V0E is one of our big sellers in the electric and electronics segment, combining excellent mechanical and electrical properties, flame retardancy, low specific weight and colourability. It is also the most environmentally friendly product among our flame-retardant portfolio," added Ron Bult, Sales Director at DOMO Chemicals.

Customer applications

DOMO has also developed a grade specifically for connectors used in Miele's washing machine, heat-ageing stabilized with 25% glass fibre material and a UL Yellow card (E170540-532327).

Want to know more about the sustainable production of Domo?

You may be wondering how you can apply the DOMAMID® FR 6G30V0E BK to your products. Or perhaps how your products will keep the same quality while being sustainable? We recommend you contact our specialist Paul Hendriks for more information!