LG Chem has developed an eco-friendly flame-retardant material that resists burning.
LG Chem said Aug. 12 thit obtained an industry-high rating for its PFAS-free flame-retardant material.
The company’s PC/ABS material comprises recycled plastics from post-consumer waste. The company received the V-0 rating in the standard flame-retardant test UL 94 for UL certification in the United States.
PC/ABS is a plastic that combines polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene to enhance heat and abrasion resistance.
The V-0 rating requires the material to extinguish within 10 seconds when a flame is applied vertically.
The PFAS-free flame-retardant material is expected to be used in a variety of industrial applications, including electronic devices such as laptops, that can generate heat.
