NOVA Solid Surfaces are a composite material based on advanced polymer technology & to produce the material; mainly used chemicals are alumina trihydrate (ATH) and acrylic modified polymer resin . That can be described Acrylic Solid Surface with unbelievable & versatile features. Designers and researchers are finding increased application possibilities of the material. Therefore in modern living, not very far from now, NOVA Surfaces will become a part of everyday life, It’s a product of future.

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The world’s most widely used flame retardant is Alumina Trihydrate (ATH).

Here’s how ATH works: at approximately 428°F (220°C), the three water molecules in ATH are released in an endothermic reaction.

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The released water molecules quench the surface of the surrounding materials, thus providing flame resistance and smoke suppression (refer illustration on the left).

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ATH is a more desirable flame retardant versus halogenated compounds because it does not emit toxic smoke when burned.

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Al2O3-(H2O)3 + Heat -> Al2O3 + 3 H2O