Aluminium Trihydrate has flame retarding and smoke suppressing properties as well as being an economical resin extender.ATH is used in polyester resins. However, with increased attention being given to smoke & toxic fume emissions, ATH has found large volume application in vinyl as a low smoke, nontoxic replacement for antimony and in polyurethane, latex, neoprene foam system, Rubber, wire & Cable insulation, vinyl walls & flooring coverings and epoxies. Aluminium Trihydrate widely use in Paper Industries as a whitening agent in place of titanium dioxide. ATH is also use in Paints Industries. ATH can replace up to 25% of the Titanium dioxide pigment & therefore is an economical extender reducing production cost.
