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U.S. Borax, a part of Rio Tinto, is a global supplier of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. U.S. Borax mines and refines borates in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The company processes boron and other elements into ammonium pentaborate, borax decahydrate, boric oxide, Borogard® ZB, Optibor® boric acid, potassium pentaborate, potassium tetraborate, sodium metaborate and sodium pentaborate.

  • Minerals that make a difference: Consistent product quality secured by ISO 9000:2001 registration of its integrated quality management systems
  • People who make a difference: Experts in borate chemistry, technical support, and customer service
  • Solutions that make a difference: Strategic inventory placement and long-term contracts with shippers to ensure supply reliability
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    Firebrake ZB powderFirebrake ZB powder

    Borogard® ZB and Firebrake® ZB are specialized zinc borate products offering protection and enhancement for wood composites and polymers.

    Borogard® ZB has been a leading wood preservative for over 15 years, safeguarding wood-plastic compounds against rot, decay, and UV damage, thanks to its biostatic properties and safety. Available in various sizes, it's ideal for decay-resistant and termite-resistant applications.

    Firebrake® ZB, known for its fire retardancy, withstands high processing temperatures up to 290°C, making it suitable for extruders and injection molding. It acts as a flame retardant, char promoter, and smoke suppressant, available in multiple grades for diverse applications. Both products are stable, odorless powders that integrate seamlessly into composites, offering long-lasting protection and performance enhancements.

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    Borogard® ZB Zinc Borate

    Borate preservative for wood composites and flame retardant protection for polymners

    For more than 15 years, Borogard® ZB has successfully protected wood-plastic compounds (WPCs) against rot and decay, inhibited mold, and enhanced UV light stabilization. Its biostatic properties, low cost, and excellent safety attributes make Borogard® ZB the leading preservative treatment available.

    Sizes available

    • Multi-wall paper bags with a polyethylene moisture-resistant film barrier, 50 pounds (22.7 kg) net and 55 pounds (25 kg) net
    • Superbags with polyethylene liner, 2500 pounds (1134 kg) net

    Benefits

    Independent laboratory and field studies carried out by universities and government-testing facilities have shown that WPCs treated with Borogard® ZB resist the ravages of a range of wood-destroying organisms in aboveground uses, including:

    • Decay-resistant siding, roofing, and millwork
    • Termite-resistant sheathing and subflooring
    • Commodities for export to high-decay-hazard regions

    Characteristics

    Borogard® ZB is a white, odorless, powder. A completely reacted zinc borate distributed homogenously throughout the WPC. When stored under normal conditions of temperature and humidity, Borogard® ZB is chemically stable and shows no tendency to cake.

    Grades

    • Fine Borogard® ZB Zinc Borate
    • Granular Borogard® ZB Zinc Borate

    Applications

    • Wood protection and biocides
    Firebrake® ZB Zinc Borate

    Zinc borate for fire retardancy

    Firebrake® ZB is a unique zinc borate that combines the best of zinc and boron oxides with water release. Use it to develop fire-retardant formulations processable up to 290°C. Firebrake® ZB can be fed to extruders, calenders, or injection molding equipment, much like other solid polymer additives.

    Sizes available

    • Bulk
    • IBCs
    • Small bags

    Benefits

    • Firebrake® ZB releases its water of hydration at temperatures exceeding 554°F (290°C), so it can be used in systems that require high processing temperatures
    • Refractive index similar to that of most polymer systems, so it retains considerable translucency and enables the use of low pigment loading
    • Used as a flame retardant, char promoter, afterglow and smoke suppressant, and anti-arc agent in polymer systems
    • Depending on the base polymer used and the fire protection standards that need to be met, Firebrake® ZB can partially or completely replace other fire-retardant additives such as antimony oxide

    Characteristics

    Firebrake® ZB is a white, odorless, powder. A completely reacted zinc borate that is distributed homogenously throughout the WPC. When stored under normal conditions of temperature and humidity, Firebrake® ZB is chemically stable and shows no tendency to cake.

    Grades

    • Granular Firebrake® ZB Zinc Borate
    • Fine Firebrake® ZB Zinc Borate
    • Extra fine Firebrake® ZB Zinc Borate

    Applications

    • Fire retardancy

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    FIREBRAKE 500, Technical Grade, Crystal, Bag US BORAX & CHEMICAL Technical Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    Firebrake® ZB, Technical Grade, Powder, 55 lb Bag US BORAX & CHEMICAL Technical Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    FIREBRAKE ZB FN PWD, Technical Grade, Fine Powder, Bag US BORAX & CHEMICAL Technical Bag 55.12 lbs --
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    FIREBRAKE ZB XF, Technical Grade, Powder, Bag US BORAX & CHEMICAL Technical Bag 55.10 lbs --
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