Ampacet Certifies its Plastic Masterbatches Under the UL-94 Flammability Standard
Certification Covers Uses in Engineering
Thermoplastics and Polyolefins
Tarrytown, NY, October 25, 2005 - Ampacet has announced it has certified its line of black, white, color and functional additive masterbatches under the UL 94 flammability requirements. The certification applies to the use of the company's products in engineering thermoplastics, including nylon, polycarbonate, ABS, styrene-acrylonitrile and polyester, as well as in polypropylene and polyethylene.
"The initiative to gain UL 94 certification for our masterbatches," says Rich Novomesky, Market Manager, "reflects our increasing focus on market sectors that involve injection molded and extruded components for electronics, appliances, telecommunications, transportation and other areas where satisfying the UL 94 standard is an essential requirement."
About Ampacet
Ampacet Corporation is the world's largest volume global masterbatch supplier and offers the broadest range of custom color, special effect, black, white, and specialty additive masterbatches for extrusion, molding, and a multitude of other processes and applications. Founded in 1937, it now employs more than 1,400 people and has revenues exceeding $625 million. Headquartered in Tarrytown, N.Y., Ampacet Corporation operates technical and color development centers and manufacturing sites throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe.
For more information on Ampacet products, contact: Rich Novomesky, Ampacet, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 255, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Tel: (513) 247-5409. E-mail: rnovomesky@ampacet.com. Or visit: www.ampacet.com.
