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ANTIMONY TRIOXIDE FOR ACES / COMPOSITES About Brenntag Specialties, Inc.: livery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging, inventory management and drum return handling. Long-standing experience and local ex- cellence in the individual countries characterize the global market leader for chemical distribution.

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI) offers a wide Antimony Trioxide variety of high quality products to the compo- Antimony trioxide, also sites market and their allied industries. known as antimony oxide BSI’s focus is to work closely with research or Sb2O3, is the most and development technicians to aid in the fine widely produced com- tuning of formulas, concentrates and compound of elemental anti- pound mixtures. Our Technical Services De- mony. The nations that partment and Regulatory Affairs Manager sup- produce the most antimo- ports BSI’s daily functions to help build cus- ny trioxide are China, tomer satisfaction. South Africa, Bolivia, Russia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Typical applications for antimony BSI is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is a mem- trioxide include flame retardant synergist for ber of NACD Responsible Distribution Process use in plastics, rubber, paints, paper, textiles, (RDP). Any one of our warehouse facilities and electronics; polyethylene terephthalate can provide Just-In-Time delivery as well as polymerization catalyst; a clarifying agent for maintain total traceability of product and lot glass; an opacifier for porcelain and enamel; numbers. and a white pigment for paint. When used as a flame retardant, antimony trioxide is often used About Brenntag: in combination with halogenated compounds. Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical Antimony trioxide is used as a synergist to en- distribution, covers all major markets with its hance the activity of the halogenated flame re- extensive product and service portfolio. Head- tardant. In the absence of antimony trioxide quartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, about twice as much halogenated compound the company operates a global network with would be needed to reach the same level of more than 490 locations in 72 countries. flame retardancy. In 2014, the company, which has a global workforce of more than 13,500, generated sales of EUR 10.0 billion (USD 13.3 billion). Brenntag connects chemical manufacturers Member and chemical users. The company supports its customers and suppliers with tailor-made distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals. With over 10,000 products and a Quality Management Registration world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one -stop-shop solutions to around 170,000 customers. This includes specific application tech- BSI is ISO 9001:2008 nology, an extensive technical support and Certified Since 1998. value-added services such as just-in-time de- Amspec KR Amspec LTS

Amspec KR is a grade of antimony trioxide Amspec LTS is a grade of antimony trioxide appropriate for use as a flame retardant syner- appropriate for use as a flame retardant synergist used in combination with a halogen com- gist used in combination with a halogen compound. Many materials utilize its flame retard- pound. Many materials utilize its flame retardant properties including plastics, rubber, ant properties including plastics, rubber, paints, paints, paper, textiles and electronics. Antimo- paper, textiles and electronics. Antimony triox- ny trioxide is appropriate for use in polypropyl- ide is appropriate for use in polypropylene (PP), ene (PP), polyethylene (PE), ethylene propyl- polyethylene (PE), ethylene propylene diene ene diene M-class rubber (EPDM), polyvinyl M-class rubber (EPDM), polyvinyl chloride chloride (PVC), high impact polystyrene (PVC), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), acrylo- (HIPS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), nitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyurethanes, polyurethanes, phenolics, epoxies, and many phenolics, epoxies, and many others. others. LTS is specifically for applications where you Other applications of antimony trioxide include need to minimize the tinting strength of antimo- a clarifying agent for glass, an opacifier for ny trioxide. This low tinting strength grade porcelain and enamel, and a white pigment means you can use less pigment to achieve your desired color specification.

Amspec Select Amspec SP

Amspec Select is a higher purity grade of anti- Amspec SP is the highest purity antimony triox- mony trioxide compared to Amspec KR anti- ide Amspec offers. Amspec SP is suitable for mony trioxide. Amspec Select can be used in highly lead and/or arsenic sensitive applica- flame retardant applications where lead levels tions. are of concern, like in Europe to meet the requirements of the RoHS Directive. The Select grade is also used as a catalyst in PET production.

Technical Datasheet - KR

antimony trioxide flame retardant grade AMSPEC KR

Typical Chemical Composition Description Minimum Total Sb 2O3 (%) 99.5 Amspec KR is a grade of antimony trioxide appropriate for use as a flame Maximum Impurity Levels retardant synergist used in Arsenic, As (%) 0.10 combination with a source of halogen. Many materials utilize its flame Lead, Pb (%) 0.10 retardant properties including plastics, Selenium, Se (ppm) 30 rubber, paints, paper, textiles and electronics. Antimony trioxide is Iron, Fe (ppm) 60 appropriate for use in PP, PE, EPDM, PVC, HIPS, ABS, polyurethanes, Typical Chemical Properties phenolics, epoxies, and many others.

Specific Gravity 5.2 – 5.7 Other applications of antimony trioxide Average Particle Size (m) 0.9 – 1.3 include a clarifying agent for glass, an opacifier for porcelain and enamel, Color and a white pigment. Minimum L value 90.0

Minimum a value -1.5 For any handling and storage Maximum b value 4.0 questions please see the Amspec Material Safety Datasheet for this 325 Mesh (%) 0.1 product.

Revised August 2008 The information contained in this publication gives typical analysis based on historical production performance. The user assumes all risk because the conditions of use are beyond Amspec Chemical Corporation’s control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering a material or its use. Consult any relevant material safety datasheets before handling this product . 101 Carson Dr. | Bear, DE | Tel : 302.392.1702 | Fax : 302.392.1706 | www.amspec.net

Technical Datasheet - LTS

antimony trioxide flame retardant grade low tinting strength AMSPEC LTS

Typical Chemical Composition Description Minimum Total Sb2O3 (%) 99.5 Amspec LTS is a grade of antimony trioxide appropriate for use as a flame Maximum Impurity Levels retardant synergist used in Arsenic, As (%) 0.10 combination with a source of halogen. Many materials utilize its flame Lead, Pb (%) 0.10 retardant properties including plastics, Selenium, Se (ppm) 50 rubber, paints, paper, textiles and electronics. Antimony trioxide is Iron, Fe (ppm) 60 appropriate for use in PP, PE, EPDM, PVC, HIPS, ABS, polyurethanes, Typical Chemical Properties phenolics, epoxies, and many others.

Specific Gravity 5.2 – 5.7 LTS is specifically for applications Average Particle Size (m) 1.6 – 3.0 where you need the tinting strength of the antimony trioxide to be minimized. Color This low tinting strength grade means Minimum L value 90.0 you can use less pigment to achieve your desired color specification. Minimum a value -1.5 Maximum b value 4.0 For any handling and storage 325 Mesh (%) 0.1 questions please see the Amspec Material Safety Datasheet for this product.

Revised August 2008 The information contained in this publication gives typical analysis based on historical production performance. The user assumes all risk because the conditions of use are beyond Amspec Chemical Corporation’s control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering a material or its use. Consult any relevant material safety datasheets before handling this product. 101 Carson Dr. | Bear, DE | Tel: 302.392.1702 | Fax: 302.392.1706 | www.amspec.net

Technical Datasheet - Select

antimony trioxide catalyst grade AMSPEC SELECT

Typical Chemical Composition Description

Minimum Total Sb 2O3 (%) 99.8 Amspec Select is a higher purity grade of antimony trioxide compared to Minimum Total Sb+3 (%) 83.4 Amspec KR antimony trioxide. Maximum Impurity Levels Amspec Select can be used in flame retardant applications where lead Arsenic, As (ppm) 350 levels are of concern, like in Europe to Lead, Pb (ppm) 425 meet the requirements of the RoHS Directive. The Select is also used as a Selenium, Se (ppm) 10 catalyst in PET production. Bismuth, Bi (ppm) 30

Iron, Fe (ppm) 40 For any handling and storage Copper, Cu (ppm) 30 questions please see the Amspec Material Safety Datasheet for this Tin, Sn (ppm) 20 product. Sodium, Na (ppm) 100 Nickel, Ni (ppm) 30

Typical Chemical Properties Specific Gravity 5.2 – 5.7 Average Particle Size (m) 0.2 – 2.0 Color Minimum L value 90.0 Minimum a value -1.5 Maximum b value 4.0 325 Mesh (%) 0.1 Minimum Ethylene Glycol Light Transmittance (%) 93.0

Technical Datasheet - SP

antimony trioxide high purity AMSPEC SP

Typical Chemical Composition Description

Minimum Total Sb 2O3 (%) 99.9 Amspec SP is the highest purity antimony trioxide offered by Amspec. Minimum Total Sb+3 (%) 83.9 Amspec SP is suitable for highly lead Maximum Impurity Levels and/or arsenic sensitive applications.

Arsenic, As (ppm) 20

Lead, Pb (ppm) 20 For any handling and storage questions please see the Amspec Selenium, Se (ppm) 10 Material Safety Datasheet for this Iron, Fe (ppm) 15 product.

Typical Chemical Properties Specific Gravity 5.2 – 5.7 Average Particle Size (m) 2.0 – 5.0 Color Minimum L value 90.0 Minimum a value -1.5 Maximum b value 4.0 325 Mesh (%) 0.1

Revised January 2009 The information contained in this publication gives typical analysis based on historical production performance. The user assumes all risk because the conditions of use are beyond Amspec Chemical Corporation’s control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering a material or its use. Consult any relevant material safety datasheets before handling this product. 101 Carson Dr. | Bear, DE | Tel : 302.392.1702 | Fax : 302.392.1706 | www.amspec.net

ACES - Adhesives / Coatings / Elastomers / Sealants / Ink:

Resins / Intermediates: Gabriel Aquaspersions ● Phenoxy Resins and ● Blocked Isocyanates A&C Catalysts WB Dispersions BASF ● Latent Curatives Georgia Pacific ● PEA Amines Achiewell ● Phenolic Resins and ● Specialty Amines ● Cycloaliphatic Epoxy WB Dispersions BSI Branded Allnex Kumho ● Epoxy Curing Agents ● Acrylic Polyols ● Epoxy Resins Dorf Ketal ● Alkyd Resins ● Styrenated Phenol ● Titanate Catalysts ● Castor Oil Polyols Olin ● Zirconate Catalysts ● Epoxy Ester Resins ● Epoxy Resins ● Non Isocyanate 2K Resins Olin ● Epoxy Curing Agents ● Oil Modified Polyurethanes ● Epoxy Curing Agents ● Polyester Resins PQ Corporation PMC Organometallix ● Rheology Control Resins ● Lithium Silicate ● Waterborne Resins ● Tin Catalysts Solenis Polyaziridine LLC AOC ● SMA / PAE Resins ● Polyester Resins ● Aziridine Crosslinker ● Vinyl Ester Resins Wacker ● Silicone Resins Thixotropes & Aquaspersions ● Heat Resistant Resins ● Polyvinyl Butyral Disper. ● Vinyl Acetate Bead Resins Rheology Modifiers:

● Vinyl Chloride Resins Arnette American Colloid ● Vinyl Chloride Emulsions ● Polyaspartic Resins ● Bentonites / Hectorites ● VAE Emulsions ● Oxazolidines / Aldimines ● MAS / Organoclays ● Polymercaptans ● Water Resistant Resins ● Surface Coating Resins Ashland Ashland ● Cellulose Ethers ● Polymers / Copolymers Resin Modifiers: ● Synthetic Modifiers

● Vinyl Monomers PPG ● Acrylates Arizona Chemical ● Precip. Amorphous Silica ● Dimer Acid BASF Wacker ● PTMEG Polyols BSI Branded ● Fumed Silica ● PEA Amines ● Tall Oil Fatty Acid - TOFA

BSI Branded ● Epoxy Resins Crosslinkers and Additives: ● Epoxy Curing Agents Catalysts: Achiewell ● Epoxy Resin Diluents ● Acid Scavengers (CER) Chemtura AC Catalysts ● Nonionic Surfactant ● WB Polyurethane Disp. ● Latent Curatives

Addivant Dow Akzo Nobel ● Antioxidants ● Polyether Polyols ● Organic Peroxides ● UV Light Absorbers ● Stabilizers ● Urethanes Angus Chemical ● Antiozonants Eastman ● Carbodiimide Crosslinker ● Polyvinyl Butyral Resins Amspec ● Antimony Trioxide

Providing Solutions Through Technology……. ACES - Adhesives / Coatings / Elastomers / Sealants / Ink:

Ashland Excalibar Huntsman (Holliday) ● Defoamers ● Ground Barium Sulfate ● Ultramarine Blue / Violet ● Surfactants ● Calcium Carbonate ● Manganese Violet ● pH Neutralizing Agents ● Iron Oxide Pigments Huntsman BSI Branded ● Precip. Barium Sulfate Sid Richardson ● Stearates ● Zinc Sulfide ● Carbon Black ● Ground / Unground ATH ICL - Dead Sea Periclase Sun Chemical Koster Keunen ● Magnesium Oxide ● Organic Pigments ● Waxes ● Pigment Preparations Martin Minerals ● Special Effect Pigments Momentive ● Wet Ground Micro Mica ● Pearlescents / Metallics ● Silanes ● Silicone Additives Mississippi Lime Yipin Pigments ● Surface Tension Mod. ● Calcium Hydroxide ● Iron Oxides ● Calcium Oxide ● Chromium Oxides Nabaltec ● Zinc / Magnesium Ferrite ● Precipitated ATH Pacer ● Boehmite ● Dry Ground Mica ● Potassium Feldspar Applications Lab: PPG The main purpose of the Applica- ● Flatting Agents Potters tions Lab is to assist customers ● Rheological Modifiers ● Glass Microspheres with existing formulas or the devel- ● Anti-Corrosion Pigments opment of new formulas. Custom- Solvay ers may contact us to discuss Solenis ● Rare Earth Oxides assistance from BSI in developing ● Misc. Additives new formulas or assist in refining Southeastern Perf. Minerals or reformulating existing formulas. Troy ● Wet Ground Mica This service may help the chemist ● Biocides / Fungicides or formulator accelerate time to Specialty Minerals market of new products. Our Wacker ● Ground Cal. Carb. ACES and Construction labs are also capable of polymer synthesis ● HDK® Fumed Silica ● Precipitated Cal. Carb. to support new product develop- US Gypsum ment. Minerals and ● Calcium Sulfate

Extenders: US Silica ● Ground Silica Almatis ● Calcined Alumina ● Tabular Alumina Pigments and Colorants:

Barretts Minerals Achiewell Formulators who are interested in ● Talc ● Titanium Dioxide learning more about the Labs, can contact their local Sales or BSI Branded AOC Customer Service Representative. ● Barytes ● Pigment Dispersions ● Low Micron Talc

Markets Served: Coatings for Architecture, Marine, Auto and Transportation, Wood, Industrial Maintenance, Civil Engineering and Powder Coatings, Inks, Sealants, Adhesives and Elastomers.

Northeast: Southeast: Southwest: Western: 800 732-0562 S. Plainfield, NJ 800 833-8142 Norcross, GA 800 627-2436 Houston, TX 800 227-1345 Corona, CA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

800 423-7423 Philadelphia, PA [email protected] Midwest: 800 833-8140 Plainfield, IL [email protected] www.BrenntagSpecialties.com Revised: 1/17 Composites and Advanced Materials:

Resins: Fiberglass:

AOC Fiberlink Advance Coatings Co. ● Polyester Resins ● Fiberglass Reinforcement ● Polyester Putty Adhesives Laminating Chopped Strand Mat General Purpose Infusion / RTM Direct Roving Milled Fiber Cast Polymer Spray-Up Roving Fire Retardant Pultrusion Surfacing Veil

● Vinyl Ester Resins Matrix Composites Colorants / Pigments:

Corrosion ● Fiberglass Reinforcement Fire Retardant AOC Combo Mat / Woven Roving ● Polyester Gelcoats Closed Molding Knitted Fabrics

General Purpose Advance Coatings Marble Cast Polymer ● Fire Retardant Resins Engineered Minerals: Marine

Class ● Pigment Dispersions Class II BSI ● Ground Cal. Carbonate Polyester / Urethane BSI ● Ground ATH Bayer / White Epoxy / Phthalate

● Epoxy Resins ● Talc Achiewell

● Epoxy Curing Agents ● Titanium Dioxide Potters Industries Olin Rutile / Anatase ● Microspheres ● Epoxy Resins Hollow / Non-Porous Advance Coatings Co. ● Epoxy Curing Agents Safas ● Polyester Gelcoats GP / Marine / Tooling ● Decorative Granular and Core Materials: Spray Polymers Additives / Solvents: DIAB Specialty Minerals, Inc. ● Core Materials ● Talc / Limestone ● UV Absorbers / Stabilizers PVC Foam ● Antimony Trioxide Balsa Wood Wacker ● Air Release PET ● Fumed Silica ● Wetting Agents Hydrophilic / Hydrophobic ● Tack Free / Air Dry Mold Release Systems: ● Cobalt 6% / 12% Frekote (Henkel) Catalysts: ● DMA ● Hydroquinone ● Mold Release Products Akzo Nobel ● Acetone Mold Release Agents ● Catalysts ● Methylene Chloride Mold Cleaner / Sealer Peroxides / Blends

Rexco Hydroperoxides ● Mold Release Products Benzoyl Peroxides Perketals / Peroxyesters Wax Polishing Compounds Peroxydicarbonates Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)

Paste Wax

Markets Served: Marine, Aerospace, Automotive, Mass Transportation, Corrosion, Industrial, Architecture, Cast Polymer and Polymer Concrete.

800 423-7423 Philadelphia, PA Midwest: [email protected] 800 833-8140 Plainfield, IL [email protected] www.BrenntagSpecialties.com Revised: 1/17 Brenntag Specialties, Inc., a premier specialty Formulators interested in learning more about ingredients distributor to the ACES industry, is pleased Brenntag’s expanded capabilities in North America, to showcase our ACES/Construction Applications or obtaining samples, can contact their local Sales or Laboratory in North Wales, PA. Mr. Robert Souerwine, Customer Service Representative or visit our website at Technical Director - ACES/Construction oversees this www.brenntagspecialties.com. facility. Additionally, Mr. Yanmin Zhong, PhD, ACES Technical Specialist, provides over 25 years of ACES formulation experience. He brings exceptional skill and knowledge in polymer synthesis and starting formulations.

This fully equipped applications laboratory will focus on ACES/Construction Industry formulations, while intending to promote new ideas and concepts as customers’ demands change.

Mr. Robert Souerwine, Technical Director - ACES/ Construction, “Our goal is twofold: to assist our customers in bringing new products to market faster in response to rapidly changing customer needs, and to promote unique ingredients from our specialty suppliers. We have established and will continue to The main purpose of the Applications Lab is to assist develop strategic and exclusive relationships with customers with existing formulas or, the development premier vendors to the ACES/Construction market. We of new formulas. Customers may contact us to discuss expect to grow successfully by investing in resources of assistance from BSI in developing new formulas or assist value for our customers. Formulas created by the lab in refining or reformulating existing formulas. This will showcase multiple suppliers with the aim towards service may help the chemist or formulator accelerate providing a one-stop solution for customers.” time to market of new products.

The primary goal of the ACES/Construction Applications Lab is to develop starting formulas for the Adhesives, Coatings, Elastomer and Sealants and Construction markets. Comparative evaluation samples are prepared and offered to our customer base.

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. / 1000 Coolidge Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 www.brenntagspecialties.com / 800.732.0562 Brenntag Specialties, Inc. Local Offices

We have 6 Regional Sales Offices throughout the continental US with Customer Service Departments for easy ordering and inquiries. Our highly trained Sales and Customer Service Representatives have easy access to account information, such as orders, pricing, inventory, contracts and purchasing history.

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Northeast: Southwest: 5700 Tacony Street 5300 Memorial Drive Philadelphia, PA 19135 Suite 1040 800-423-7423 Houston, TX 77007 800-864-9824 (Fax) 800-627-2436 [email protected] 877-796-7257 (Fax) [email protected]

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