First Graphene's receives first production purchase order for PureGRAPH®

First Graphene commercial manager Neil Armstrong talked with Proactive about the company’s first production purchase order from Australian manufacturer Pacific Urethanes for PureGRAPH® graphene, which will be used in polyurethane systems targeting fire-retardant applications in the mining industry. Armstrong said the order represents an important first commercial step following around two years of development work by the customer, including extensive testing against the standards required to bring the technology to market. He explained that graphene can contribute to fire-retardant performance by forming a physical barrier that helps protect the underlying material. When combined with traditional non-halogenated fire-retardant additives, Armstrong said PureGRAPH® can help formulations achieve required fire performance at lower additive loadings. That is particularly relevant in mining applications, where polyurethane materials can be exposed to high levels of wear and tear. Armstrong also discussed the wider commercial potential for the technology. He said the mining order provides First Graphene with a commercial-scale case study that could help build confidence in PureGRAPH® and support adoption across additional mining applications. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and company updates. Don’t forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content.