New HETRON® Resin Formulation from Ashland Promotes Creative Construction
DUBLIN, Ohio - A new fire-resistant construction material is providing architects and engineers with a compound that meets demanding building requirements without sacrificing creative flexibility. Newly formulated HETRON FR620T-20M polyester resin introduced by Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), features improved wetting and low shrinkage for ultimate performance in architectural applications.
"We're very excited to bring this new formulation to market," said Thom Johnson, industry manager for Ashland Composite Polymers. "The specially-designed formulation resulted from many discussions and trials with key customers."
HETRON FR620T-20M polyester resin now allows architects and engineers the opportunity to explore creative exterior building design while also meeting stringent fire code requirements. "Our new formulation has delivered laminates with Class 1 performance without the addition of antimony or other fire-resistant additives. This new low-VOC resin is ideally suited for hand lay-up, spray-up or filament winding, flame-retardant applications."
Ashland Composite Polymers is a leader in supplying products, processes and technologies to the global marketplace for composites and gelcoats.
Ashland Performance Materials is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and customized services to the building and construction, packaging and converting, transportation, marine and metal casting industries, andcomprises the Composite Polymers, Specialty Polymers and Adhesives, and Castings Solutions business groups within Ashland.
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a diversified, global chemical company, provides quality products, services and solutions to customers in more than 100 countries. A FORTUNE 500 company, it operates through four wholly owned divisions: Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water Technologies. To learn more about Ashland, visit www.ashland.com
