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Ensuring halogen free* compliance

Low halogen colorants
Contents
Trend towards halogen free plastic compounds and coloration Halogen free definition Halogenated colorants Structurally non halogenated pigments
Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

Business Unit Pigments, Technical Marketing Plastics (Copyright Clariant. All rights reserved.)
2012
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Trend towards halogen free* plastic compounds
Global consumption and waste creation
Global consumer demand for manufactured product is increasing and so is the amount of waste created. Due to the shortening life cycles of electronic appliances such as laptops, mobile phones, the electronic segments waste volume is especially growing (E-waste). Manufactured products contain many valuable resources that can be recycled. When recycling processes are not optimal, these processes introduce risks of generating hazardous by-products from e.g. halogen containing compounds. Latest regulations focus more on halogenated substances (RoHS, IPC-4101B) WEEE - separation requirements for plastics containing brominated flame retardants

2012
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Trend towards halogen free plastic compounds
The debate continues over the risk that certain halogenated substances pose, however market perception is a key driver towards halogen-free compounds. Many OEMs have publicly stated their intent to become "halogen-free.
Halogen free is no longer a marketing term but a real market
Clariant is already a leading supplier in halogen free flame retardants

Discussion considerations: halogen free definition today and in the future:
Will the industry specify limits of Br and Cl content lower than the current 900ppm? Is the industry moving towards elemental Br and Cl limits, regardless of substance? Will high-end XRF equipment become part of the inline QC screening process for the detection of Br and Cl?
Clariant is evaluating the impact of this discussion on the colorants business and the need for halogen free colorants.
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Typical halogenated resins & additives

Halogenated resins
E.g. PVC, PVDC, Chloroprene rubber
Inherently chlorinated
Alternative halogen free resins available
Halogenated flame retardants

E.g. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBA). Used in high dosage (5-25%) Alternative halogen free flame retardants available
Halogenated colorants
E.g. Phthalocyanine (PG 7, PG36), Isoindolinone (PY110), Quinophthalone (PY138) Used in low dosage (typically <1%) Alternative halogen free colorants available
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Still just a trend?
Public: Low halogen solutions

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Still just a trend?

2012
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Still just a trend?

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Halogen free definition

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What are halogens?
The halogens are a series of nonmetal elements from Group 17 of the periodic table.
Fluorine F
Chlorine
Bromine Iodine Astatine
Cl
Br I At
Note: Periodic table only partially shown
Halogens
The term halogen free does not necessarily indicate a complete absence of halogens!
Only Chlorine and Bromine are within the scope of discussion Fluorine is proposed a possibly in the scope for halogen free electronics Iodine and Astatine are not within the scope of halogen free electronics

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Halogen free does not mean zero halogen

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Electronics industry standards: JPCA (Japan Printed Circuit Association), JPCA-ES-01-2003

Br (bromine)
Cl (chlorine)
< 900 ppm

< 900 ppm
< 0.09%
Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm
IPC (International Printed Circuit), IPC4101B-2006

Br (bromine)
Cl (chlorine)
< 900 ppm

< 900 ppm
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), IEC 61249-2-21:

Br (bromine) Cl (chlorine) < 900 ppm < 900 ppm
Other halogens such as fluoride, iodine and astatine are not included in the definition
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International company standards: Apple, 069-1857-B

Sony Ericsson 2/034 01-LXE 108 239 Uen

Dell, A01-00ENV0199
Br (bromine) Cl (chlorine)

< 900 ppm < 900 ppm
As well as many other electronics companies

There is a strong trend to lower these values to 600 ppm or even less

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Colorants
- Halogenated colorants - Halogen free* colorants
Halogenated colorants
Why are certain colorants halogenated?
Organic colorants are defined as a system of (1) conjugated double bonds connected by (2) chromophores and modified by (3) substituent groups (e.g. halogens)
Substituents like chlorine and bromine play an important role in a pigments hue and chemical stability.
P.R. 254 (20% chlorine)
P.Y. 138 (41% chlorine)
P.Y. 110 (44% chlorine)
P.G. 7 (47% chlorine)
The halogen contents in a pigments structure is dependent on the pigment chemistry Colorants without halogens in their structure are available as well
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Halogenated pigments
Organic colorants are defined as a system of (1) conjugated double bonds connected by (2) chromophores and modified by (3) substituent groups (e.g. halogens)
Substituents like chlorine and bromine play an important role in a pigments hue and chemical stability.
Avoiding the use of halogenated colorants has serious consequences for the colorant selection.
Phthalo green 7 Phthalo green 36 Isoindolinone yellow 109,110 Quinaphtholone yellow 138 Diarylide yellow, orange, reds Laked 48 or 53 series reds DPP red 254 Dioxazine violet 23 Organic browns Chlorine stabilized blue 15:1 : 47% Cl :<17% Cl : 44% Cl (PY 110) : 41% Cl : 12% Cl (PY 83) : 8% Cl (PR 53:1) : 20% Cl : 23% Cl : 15% (PBr 25) : <17% 470.000 ppm <170.000 ppm 440.000 ppm 410.000 ppm 120.000 ppm 80.000 ppm 200.000 ppm 230.000 ppm 150.000 ppm 170.000 ppm
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(as well as <60% Br)
Azo condensation yellow 93, 95, 128
P.G. 7 (47% chlorine)
P.R. 254 (20% chlorine)

Halogenated colorants / Pure substance
Examples of highly halogenated colorants and their halogen free non-compliance at mentioned pigment levels in varying media.
Halogen free (Cl< 900ppm and Br< 900ppm) compliance at mentioned pigment levels Colorant Chemistry
Isoindolinone yellow Quinaphtholone yellow Diarylide Condensation yellow Condensation red Condensation red DPP Red Dioxazine Violet Phthalo Green Phthalo Green
Color Index
P.Y. 110
Structurally halogen free

No
Colorant chlorine content (Cl)

~ 40 %
Colorant bromine content (Br)

-
Plastics (Conc. 0.5%)

X
Coatings (Conc. 6%)

X
Inks (Conc. 15%)

X
P.Y. 138
P.Y. 81 P.Y. 128 P.R. 214 P.R. 144 P.R. 254 P.V. 23
No
No No No No No No
~ 38 %
~ 18 % ~ 14 % ~ 25 % ~ 22 % ~ 20 % ~ 11 %
X
X X X X X X
X
X X X X X X
X
X X X X X X
P.G. 7
P.G. 36
No
No
~ 45%
~6%
~ 50 %
X
X
X
X
X
X

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Halogenated colorants / Actual measurements in polymeric resin
Actual chlorine measurements by XRF and IC of halogenated colorants in LLDPE

4500
LLDPE colored with structurally halogenated pigments
3600
P. G. 7
XRF halogen detection (ppm)
P. Y. 110
2700
P. Y. 138 P. R. 214 P. R. 144 P. R. 254
1800
P. Y. 81 P. Y.128
900
IEC 61249-2-21 limit
0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Pigment concentration (%) 0.8 1 1.2

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Conclusions
The contribution of halogens of certain halogenated colorants in the plastic compound is far lower than that of PVC and halogenated flame retardants. However, for highly halogenated pigments at common concentrations in plastics, it is possible to determine chlorine or bromine levels above those required by IPC4101B.
As determined using the industry standard IEC 61189-2:2006 IC as well a high end XRF screening equipment
Care should be taken when formulating halogen free compounds when using highly halogenated flame retardants.
It is recommended to use structurally halogen free colorants for the coloration of halogen free compounds in order to ensure compliance with halogen free regulations.

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Structurally non halogenated pigments
Structurally non halogenated colorants / Blue - Green
Copper phthalocyanines
P.G. 7 and P.G. 36 are both highly halogenated
Halogenated Bromated P.G. 36 Chlorinated P.G. 7
Copper phthalocyanines Non - halogenated Chlorine stab. P.B. 15:1 Additive stab. P.B. 15:1 P.B. 15 P.B. 15:2 P.B. 15:3 P.B. 15:4
P.B. 15:1 is available as chlorine (A2R) stabilized and non-chlorine (A4R) stabilized types
P.B. 15, P.B. 15:2 and P.B. 15:4 are halogen free P.B. 15:3 is structurally halogen free but has a slightly higher impurity level of chlorine. This should not hinder halogen free compliance of the final application.
Product
Color Index P.B. 15 P.B.15:1 P.B.15:2 P.B.15:3 P.B.15:3 P.B.15:3 P.B.15:3 P.B.15:4 P.B.15:4

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Content (analyzed/not guaranteed) Chlorine Bromine

< 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.25% < 0.25% < 0.25% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05%
Halogen free compliance at mentioned pigment levels Plastics Coatings Inks (Conc. 0.5%) (Conc. 6%) (Conc. 15%)

Yes
Yes Yes
< 0.25%
< 0.05% < 0.05%
< 0.05%
< 0.05% < 0.05%

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Product
Color Index
P.Y. 151 P.Y. 155 P.Y. 180 P.Y. 120 P.Y. 139 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.O. 43 P.O. 68 P.R. 149 P.R. 170 P.R. 247 P.R. 208 P.R. 170

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
P.Y. 151 H4G
P.O. 64 H2GL
P.R. 185
P.R. 176 P.V. 19 P.R. 57:1 P.R. 122 P.V. 32 P.V. 19 P.B. 15 P.B. 15:1
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
P.R. 122 E
P.B. 15:3
Yes

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Halogen free compliance at mentioned pigment levels Plastics (Conc. 0.5%)

Product
H4G 3GP HG H2G H2R H3R H2GL GR 6RL B F3RK70 HB HF2B F5RK HF4C HF3C E5B L4B E HF3R ER AN A4R BG
Color Index
P.Y. 151 P.Y. 155 P.Y. 180 P.Y. 120 P.Y. 139 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.O. 43 P.O. 68 P.R. 149 P.R. 170 P.R. 247 P.R. 208 P.R. 170 P.R. 185 P.R. 176 P.V. 19 P.R. 57:1 P.R. 122 P.V. 32 P.V. 19 P.B. 15 P.B. 15:1 P.B. 15:3

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

< 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.10% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.10% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.10% < 0.10% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01%
Test method ; Aufschluss nach Wickbold und dann potentiometrische Bestimmung nach DIN 38405-D1-2
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Structurally non halogenated polymer soluble dyes
Product
Color Index
S.Y. 98 S.Y. 93 S.Y. 114 P.Y. 147 P.Y. 192 S.O. 60 S.R. 179 S.R. 111 S.R. 195 V.R. 41 S.V. 13 S.B. 35 S.B. 104 S.B. 122 S.B. 45 S.G. 3 S.G. 28 S.Br. 53 P.O. 70

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Structurally non halogenated polymer soluble dyes
Product
3G 3G
2G NG RL 3G 2G PFS BB 5B RSB B01 2B R RLS GSB G R 3RL
Color Index
S.Y. 98 S.Y. 93
S.Y. 114 P.Y. 147 P.Y. 192 S.O. 60 S.R. 179 S.R. 111 S.R. 195 V.R. 41 S.V. 13 S.B. 35 S.B. 104 S.B. 122 S.B. 45 S.G. 3 S.G. 28 S.Br. 53 P.O. 70

Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Test method ; Aufschluss nach Wickbold und dann potentiometrische Bestimmung nach DIN 38405-D1-2; digestion according Wickbold and then potentiometric determination according to DIN 38405-D1-2
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Structurally halogen free colorants might still have some very low levels of halogen impurities. This could be caused by intermediates, HCl solvents or basic NaCl salts in the water. These potential impurity levels however do not obstruct the halogen free compliance when kept at low levels The structurally halogen free pigments at common concentrations in plastics comply with the chlorine or bromine levels required by IPC4101B.
As determined using the industry standard IEC 61189-2:2006 IC as well a high end XRF screening equipment Examples with yellow, red and green

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Halogenated vs. nonnon halogenated pigments

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Critical areas / Yellow
4500
LLDPE plaques with chlorinated and Clariant chlorine free pigments
3600
XRF chlorine content (ppm)
2700
P. Y. 110 P. Y. 138
1800
P. Y. 81 P. Y.128
900
Halogen free alternatives IEC 61249-2-21 limit
Tested Pigment Yellow 139, H2R Tested Pigment Yellow 151, H4G Tested Pigment Yellow 155,3GP
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Pigment concentration (ppm) 0.8 1 1.2
Tested Pigment Yellow 181, H3R

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Critical areas / Red
4500
LLDPE plaques with chlorinated and Clariant chlorine free pigments
3600
XRF chlorine detection (ppm)
2700
P.R. 214 P.R. 144 P. R. 254
1800
900
IEC 61249-2-21 limit
Halogen free alternatives

Tested Pigment Red 170, F3RK70
Tested Pigment Red 247, HB Tested Pigment Red 122, E

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Determination of halogenated substances / Colorants - Green
LLDPE plaques with chlorinated and chlorine free pigments

4500
3600
XRF chlorine detection (ppm)
2700
P. G. 7 P.G. 36
1800
900
IEC 61249-2-21 limit Halogen free alternatives

Tested PB 15:3 (BG)+ Tested PY 151 (H4G)
Tested PB 15:3 (BG) + Tested PY 155 (3GP)

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0.200 % PG 7
0.072% PY 155 0.056% PB 15:3
0.060% PY 155 0.056% PB 15:3
0.080% PY 151 0.056% PB 15:3

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0.200 % PG 7
0.028% PY 180
0.040% SG 28
0.056% PB 15:3
0.003% SB 104

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Halogen levels need to be controlled
Halogen levels need to be controlled and guaranteed on the COA to ensure compliance
Even non- halogentated colorants can contain halogens as impurities, e.g.
Due to the contaminated water

Side reactions during the pigment synthesis From rawmaterial with high impurity levels
Improper washing
Therefore, the halogen levels should be analysed and monitored and proofed. Dont buy simply by the CI#- buy certified material (LHC)
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Green electronics
Green electronics

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Halogen free cables and wires
Halogen free cables and wires
Worldwide trends
The deployment of halogen free cables is obligatory in public buildings and in areas with a high concentration of people, e.g. in tunnels, airports. Halogen free cables prevent injury to persons and damage to material assets, in the event of a fire by preventing hazardous fumes.
Material solutions
Alternatives to PVC for halogen free cables include TPE-U and TPE-E resins that offer flame retardant, halogen free and abrasion resistant technology for wire and cable applications.
Coloring solutions
Clariant offers a wide range of halogen free colorants for both resin systems

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Halogen free colorants for TPE-U cables
Analysis of the colored TPU resins;

Product
Uncolored TPU H4G 3GP HG H2R H3R H2GL B HB HF2B HF4C HF3C E5B L4B E HF3R ER A4R BG
Color Index
P.Y. 151 P.Y. 155 P.Y. 180 P.Y. 139 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.R. 149 P.R. 247 P.R. 208 P.R. 185 P.R. 176 P.V. 19 P.R. 57:1 P.R. 122 P.V. 32 P.V. 19 P.B. 15:1 P.B. 15:3

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

<0,04% <0,04% <0,10% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,04% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,01%
Halogen free compliance


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Halogen free colorants for TPE-E cables
Analysis of the colored TPE-E resins;

Product
Uncolored TPE H4G 3GP HG H2R H3R H2GL B HB HF2B HF4C HF3C E5B L4B E HF3R ER A4R BG
Color Index
P.Y. 151 P.Y. 155 P.Y. 180 P.Y. 139 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.R. 149 P.R. 247 P.R. 208 P.R. 185 P.R. 176 P.V. 19 P.R. 57:1 P.R. 122 P.V. 32 P.V. 19 P.B. 15:1 P.B. 15:3


<0,04% <0,04% <0,10% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,10% <0,10% <0,04% <0,04% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,05% < 0,05% < 0,01% < 0,01%
Halogen free compliance


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Halogen free polyamide and polyester moldings
Halogen free polyamide coloration
Worldwide trends
Polyamide (PA) and polyesters (PBT) are high performance engineering resins for molded articles in industrial and electrical applications. Its flame retardancy was commonly improved using brominated flame retardants. Phosphorus based Exolit flame retardants allow halogen free compounds to be produced. The use of other halogenated substances however can still avoid compliance with halogen free standards
Coloring solutions
Clariant offers specific halogen free colorants for the injection molding of polyamides and polyesters (PBT)

2012
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Colorants for halogen free polyamide
Product
3G RL 3G GRL 6RL B 2G E5B PFS E
Color Index
S.Y. 98 P.Y. 192 S.O. 60 P.O. 43 P.O. 68 P.R. 149 S.R. 179 P.V. 19 S.R. 111 P.R. 122

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

< 0.15% < 0.04% < 0.15% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.10% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.05% < 0.01%

ER
2B BG
P.V. 19
S.B. 104 P.B. 15:3
Yes
Yes Yes
< 0.05%
< 0.05% < 0.04%
< 0.05%
< 0.05% < 0.01%

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Halogen free coloration of PBT

2010
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Halogen free Pigments for PBT
Product
HG H3R H2GL GRL 6RL B HB E5B E ER A4R BG
Color Index
P.Y. 180 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.O. 43 P.O. 68 P.R. 149 P.R. 247 P.V. 19 P.R. 122 P.V. 19 P.B. 15:1 P.B. 15:3

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

< 0.10% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.10% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.04% < 0.04% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.01% < 0.05% < 0.01% < 0.01%


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Halogen free polymer soluble dyes for PBT
Product
3G 3G 2G NG 3G 2G PFS BB 5B RSB B 01 2B R RLS GSB G R 3R
Color Index
S.Y. 98 S.Y. 93 S.Y. 114 P.Y. 147 S.O. 60 S.R. 179 S.R. 111 S.R. 195 V.R. 41 S.V. 13 S.B. 35 S.B. 104 S.B. 122 S.B. 45 S.G. 3 S.G. 28 S.Br. 53 P.O. 70



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Halogen free coloration of PCB
Epoxy resins
The substrate most commonly used in printed circuit boards is a glass fiber reinforced (fiberglass) epoxy resin with a copper foil bonded on to one or both sides.
PCBs made from paper reinforced phenolic resin with a bonded copper foil are less expensive and are often used in household electrical devices.
Liquid polymeric systems

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Halogen free Colorants for PCB

Epoxy suitability Structure halogen free Target halogen limit
A4R
BG B4G BFL BT-617-D NG H6G
H4G
P.B. 15:1
P.B. 15:3 P.B. 15:4 P.Y. 147 P.Y. 175
o
++ o o o ++ o
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
<500 ppm
<500 ppm <500 ppm <500 ppm <500 ppm
P.Y. 151
P.Y. 155 P.Y. 139 P.Y. 181 P.O. 64 P.R. 247
++
o ++ o ++ o
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
<500 ppm
<500 ppm <500 ppm <500 ppm <500 ppm <500 ppm
3GP H2R H3R H2GL HB
E5B
E
P.V. 19
P.R. 122
o
o
Yes
Yes
<500 ppm
<500 ppm
++ suitable O pre-tests required

Liquid polymeric systems
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Halogen free colorants for Plastics with certified halogen levels

Graphtol Yellow 3GP-LHC
PV Fast Yellow H4G-LHC Graphtol Yellow H2R-LHC
P.Y.155
PY 151 P.Y.139
Graphtol Red F3RK 70-LHC

Graphtol Red HF3C-LHC PV Fast Pink E-LHC
P.R.170
P.R.176 P.R.122
PV Fast Yellow H3R-LHC

PV Fast Orange H2GL-LHC PV Fast Orange 6RL-LHC
P.Y.181
P.O.64 P.O.68
PV Fast Blue A4R-LHC

PV Fast Blue BG-LHC
P.B. 15:1
P.B. 15:3
PV Fast Red HB-LHC

PV Fast Red B-LHC
P.R.247
P.R.149
Polysynthren Yellow RL-LHC PY 192

Solvaperm Red 2G-LHC SR 179
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Ensuring halogen free* compliance

Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

Trend towards halogen free* plastic compounds

Global consumption and waste creation

Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

Trend towards halogen free plastic compounds

Clariant is already a leading supplier in halogen free flame retardants

Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

Typical halogenated resins & additives

Halogenated flame retardants

Still just a trend?

Public: Low halogen solutions

Still just a trend?

Public: Low halogen solutions

Still just a trend?

Public: Low halogen solutions

Halogen free definition

Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

What are halogens?

Note: Periodic table only partially shown

Public: Ensuring "halogen free" compliance

Halogen free definition

Halogen free does not mean zero halogen

Public: Low halogen solutions

Halogen free definition

Electronics industry standards: JPCA (Japan Printed Circuit Association), JPCA-ES-01-2003

< 900 ppm

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

IPC (International Printed Circuit), IPC4101B-2006

< 900 ppm

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), IEC 61249-2-21:

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

Public: Low halogen solutions

Halogen free definition

International company standards: Apple, 069-1857-B

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

Sony Ericsson 2/034 01-LXE 108 239 Uen

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

< 900 ppm < 900 ppm

Total Br+Cl halogens < 1500 ppm

As well as many other electronics companies

Public: Low halogen solutions

Halogen free definition

Public: Low halogen solutions

Why are certain colorants halogenated?

P.R. 254 (20% chlorine)

P.Y. 138 (41% chlorine)

P.Y. 110 (44% chlorine)

P.G. 7 (47% chlorine)

Public: Low halogen solutions

(as well as <60% Br)

Azo condensation yellow 93, 95, 128

P.G. 7 (47% chlorine)

P.R. 254 (20% chlorine)

Public: Low halogen solutions

Halogenated colorants / Pure substance

Structurally halogen free

Colorant chlorine content (Cl)

Colorant bromine content (Br)

Plastics (Conc. 0.5%)