Argolitec can be used as a functional filler in polymer systems like

• thermoplastics
• elastomers
• thermosetting plastics

with a wide range of possible applications, e.g.

• usage as flame retardant
  • antidripping
  • acts as a synergist with several flame retardant additives (like ATH, MDH, brom- and phosphor bonds, to reduce the amounts of those additives and to improve the mechanical properties).
• Arginotec can be used for an improvement of mechanical properties
  • elongation (elasticity)
  • impact strength
  • durability and density of the surface
  • scratch resistance
• Arginotec offers barrier properties
  • against chemicals
  • gases and liquids
  • UV-protection
• Arginotec acts as a nucleating agent and catalytic carrier (e.g. for pigments).

This multi-functionality leads to a well-balanced overall performance.
 
The functionality of Argolitec is marked by

• the distinctive nanoscale
• a stabile form of the platelets without swelling behavior
• a high surface reactivity
• sorption activity
• charge activity (negative in origin) and able to change ions (catalytic effects adjustable)
• highly variable for specific modifications.

Argolitec is produced without any chemical treatments in general what means

• no emissions
• thermal stability (dissociation of crystal water:  typical for layer silicates)
• no mandatory registration is necessary according to REACH article 3; annex V
• highly variable for specific modifications.

The distinctive multi-functionality of Argolitec is also given according to processing.

• compound
• masterbatch (highest filling amounts possible)
• in-situ-polymerization
• liquid dispersion (highest wettability)

A high safety standard is guaranteed.