Fires can spread quickly and have a devastating impact. Therefore, it is often necessary to add flame retardants to everyday items to reduce the risk of fire and meet governmental and industry regulatory standards. Flame retardants are chemicals that are added to combustible materials. They help to prevent a fire from starting or to slow […]
Zochem recently named H.M. Royal its distributor of the year for 2017. This award is given to distributors based on sales growth, market coverage, technical support and outstanding customer service. “It is a great honor to all of the employees of H.M. Royal, Incorporated to receive this award from Zochem,” said Joe Royal, President of […]
SK Capital recently announced that they are acquiring SI Group, a chemical manufacturer and longstanding partner of H.M. Royal. SK Capital made the announcement on June 1st, and the deal is set to close in the second half of 2018. SI Group has been in business for over 100 years. They develop and manufacture a […]
Flame retardants are essential to slowing the spread of fire or preventing a fire from occurring in the first place. Since the 1970s, they have been used in many consumer and industrial products to minimize destruction to property and loss of life. Flame retardants are added or applied to a variety of products, including textiles, […]
Stop and look around you. Do you see anything that’s made of plastic? What about any electronic equipment? Upholstery? Pillows? Chances are that at least one of these items is treated with a bromine flame retardant (BFR), if not more. Brominated flame retardants are essential to minimizing or preventing damage in the event of a […]
BrightSun™ antimony oxide is widely used in applications as a fire retardant. It’s found in many items used daily, from electrical apparatuses and textiles to leather and coatings. By itself, antimony oxide has no flame retardant properties. However, when you combine it with halogenated materials (primarily bromine and chlorine), it can be used as a […]
Chlorinated paraffin (CP) is a complex chemical substance used in multiple applications across diverse industries. It is often used as a flame retardant and secondary plasticizer in rubber, paints, adhesives, caulks, sealants and plastics. Another use is as a coolant or lubricant in metal cutting or forming. Due to its versatile nature, it can be […]
Adhesives play a critical role in maintaining a strong, durable bond in rubber to metal bonding. If the adhesive fails, the part will invariably fall. There are hundreds of causes for rubber to metal bond failures — all of which H.M. Royal has the tools and expertise to evaluate. Today, we are sharing the top […]
Are you experiencing supply challenges with the current benzyl alcohol (BZA) market? Companies all over the world are currently facing a shortage in the BZA market. Due to tightening environmental regulations, one major producer in China was forced to halt all production of benzyl alcohol. While they recently resumed production, only limited quantities of benzyl […]
Application Specialist Justin Pflug will discuss expert strategies for troubleshooting rubber to metal (RTM) bond failures. H.M. Royal’s Justin Pflug, Application Specialist for Specialty Adhesives and Mold Release, will speak at the Energy Polymer Group’s Winter Technical Meeting in Houston, TX on January 18, 2018. Justin Pflug will share the leading causes of rubber to […]
