LG Chem Adds Eco-Friendliness to Flame-Retardant Plastics
12 August 2024 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
- LG Chem announces development of flame-retardant material
composed of eco-friendly PC/ABS recycled plastics
- Gained world-first V-0 level flame retardancy performance
certification
- New material is sustainable and eco-friendly as it reduces
carbon emissions by up to 46% compared to existing materials
LG Chem (KRX:051910) announced that its PFAS-free
flame-retardant PC/ABS material made of recycled plastics has
received the V-0 rating in the UL94, a U.S. standard flame
retardancy test.
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LG Chem developed PFAS-free
flame-retardant PC/ABS material. The material has gained
world-first V-0 level flame retardancy performance certification
(Image: LG Chem)
The V-0 rating is the highest level of flame retardancy
performance in the industry, where the flame must self-extinguish
within 10 seconds when the material is set on fire vertically. LG
Chem is the first in the world to have been certified for V-0 flame
retardancy performance with PFAS-free PC/ABS material.
With its own-developed special flame-retardant process, LG Chem
has made its PC/ABS material more flame-resistant without PFAS. It
also added PCR plastics to reduce carbon emissions. This PFAS-free
material emits 46% less carbon compared to traditional PC/ABS
materials as it contains more than 50% of recycled plastics.
PFAS is commonly used in cooking utensils, clothing, and
cosmetics as it is highly flame-resistant and does not dissolve in
water and oil. However, as it does not decompose in nature and has
a negative impact on the environment, the demand for PFAS-free
materials is growing mainly in Europe and the U.S.
“The transition to eco-friendly materials, including PFAS-free
flame-retardant plastics, will become a global trend. We will
continue our research and development efforts to create
eco-friendly and flame-retardant materials that prioritize customer
well-being and the environment,” said Steven Kim, Senior Vice
President of LG Chem’s Engineering Materials Business Unit.
PFAS-free flame-retardant materials are expected to be applied
in various electrical devices such as laptops and tablets – devices
often in close contact with the human body and generate heat – and
industrial equipment such as inverters and electric vehicle
chargers. In addition to PC/ABS materials, LG Chem has successfully
obtained UL certification for various PFAS-free flame-retardant
materials it has developed, including PC and PBT.
About LG Chem
LG Chem is a leading global chemical company with a
diversified business portfolio in the key areas of petrochemicals,
advanced materials, and life sciences. The company manufactures a
wide range of products from high-value-added petrochemicals to
renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and
battery materials, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver
differentiated solutions for its customers. LG Chem is committed to
reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by
2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive
contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible
supply chains. Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, LG Chem has multiple
operation sites worldwide and generated consolidated revenue of KRW
55.2 trillion (USD 41.6billion) in 2023. For more information,
please visit www.lgchem.com.
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