| abstract |
Treated, inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardants, methods for treating inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardants for better dispersion and improved powder flow performance in plastics, and apyrous plastics formed from such treated, inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardants are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method for treating an inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardant includes providing a wax emulsion, the wax emulsion comprising a polymer wax, an alkali, and water. The wax emulsion is blended with an inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardant for a period of time to form a treated inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardant. The treated inorganic, non-halogenated flame retardant is dried. |