Reliable, US-Made Flame Retardants & Smoke Suppressants

High-Performance Additive Chemistries

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Molybdate Based Smoke Suppressant

LS and FS product families provide smoke suppressant solutions that adapt to evolving performance requirements and regulatory standards.

Non-halogen Intumescent Flame Retardant

Non-Halogen Intumescent
Flame Retardants

Intumescent flame retardant systems designed to support halogen-free formulations by expanding under heat to create protective char layers.

Borate Base Flame Retardant

Borate Base Flame Retardants

Zinc Borate solutions, including standard and fine-particle grades, engineered for reliable flame and smoke performance with improved processing.

Antimony Trioxide

Antimony Trioxide

PAG is a leading supplier of antimony trioxide, supported by global sourcing relationships that help ensure supply continuity and consistent quality.

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Antimony Trioxide Replacements

Antimony trioxide replacement additives designed to support a wide range of polymers while improving processing efficiency and reducing antimony trioxide usage.

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Treated Magnesium Hydroxide

High-purity precipitated magnesium hydroxide used as a halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant in a wide variety of polymer systems including polyolefins, engineering thermoplastics, elastomers, and epoxy resin. Offered at three different surface areas, Hydramax grades are surface treated with fatty acids and silanes to improve dispersion and processing. Applications include wire and cable, injection molded articles for electronics, and home appliances.

a Mound of Fine White Powder Representing Zinc Borate Flame Retardant Used for Fire and Smoke Performance.

Huntite/Hydromagnesite

Hydramax™ HMC9 is an untreated finely ground Hydrated Magnesium Calcium Carbonate used as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant in thermoplastic and elastomeric compounds

Technical Teams Trust PAG

Polymer Additives Group (PAG) delivers additive solutions that support consistent quality, reliable processing, and dependable performance across demanding polymer systems.

Made in the U.S.A.

As one of the only U.S. producers of these essential additive chemistries, PAG helps reduce overseas lead-time risk while supporting stable production schedules and formulation consistency.

Performance Driven

Our portfolio supports flame, smoke, and thermal performance requirements across wire & cable, building materials, transportation, electronics, and specialty end applications.

Direct Technical Support

PAG works directly with technical teams to select additive systems, optimize formulations, and address performance or compliance challenges with greater confidence.

Additives for Critical End Applications & Industries

PAG additive technologies support engineers and formulators addressing flame and smoke performance requirements across critical industries and polymer systems including PVC, PE, PP, and TPEs.

Building & Construction

Mass Transit

Appliances

Wire & Cable

Data Centers

Electric Vehicles (EV)

Aerospace

Electronics

Plenum Cable

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Technical
Resources & Data

Explore technical information and insights that support material evaluation, formulation decisions, and additive selection.

About Polymer Additives Group

Polymer Additives Group (PAG) is a U.S.-based supplier of additive chemistries for performance-critical polymer applications, providing flame retardants, smoke suppressants, and technical support to compounders and formulators worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common additive and formulation questions to help guide material selection and performance decisions.

What types of flame retardants does PAG offer?

PAG supplies non-halogen systems, intumescent technologies, borate solutions, and molybdate-based smoke suppressants designed for diverse polymer applications.

Does PAG offer alternatives to antimony trioxide?

Yes. PAG offers both traditional Antimony Trioxide and modern antimony-replacement options designed to meet evolving regulatory and performance requirements.

Which polymers are compatible with PAG additives?

Our additive solutions are engineered for PVC, PE, PP, TPEs, composites, and other polymers requiring flame or smoke-performance enhancement.

What applications benefit most from molybdate-based solutions?

Molybdate systems are widely used in wire & cable compounds, building materials, transportation interiors, and data center infrastructure.

How can I get help selecting the right additive?

PAG’s technical team assists with formulation recommendations, testing guidance, and additive selection for specific performance targets.