Directa Plus PLC US patent for graphene flame-retardant composition (7231C)
24 January 2018 - 6:00PM
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Directa Plus PLC
24 January 2018
24 January 2018
Directa Plus plc
("Directa Plus" or the "Company")
Directa Plus awarded US patent for graphene flame-retardant
composition
New patent gives further competitive advantage for Directa Plus
in textiles segment
Directa Plus plc (AIM: DCTA), a producer and supplier of
graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets,
announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has
issued notification that it has granted the Company a patent
covering its 'flame retardant composition comprising graphene
nanoplatelets'.
The ability of Graphene Plus (G+) to confer flame retardancy on
an object without the use of toxic chemicals is a key
differentiator for Directa Plus, particularly for targeting the
textiles market where manufacturers generally achieve flame
retardancy through the addition of toxic chemicals to an object or
the use of a chemical after-treatment. This is particularly
relevant for workwear, such as for emergency services and
manufacturing, and sportswear, such as motorsports.
The patent covers the product and the application of G+
nanoplatelets as a non-toxic, flame retardant additive and the
application concerns the ability to use G+ to confer flame
retardancy to a final object.
The grant of this patent gives Directa Plus a further
competitive advantage and builds on previously received independent
certifications that G+ textiles are non-irritating and safe for
human skin. This includes a new hypoallergenic certification,
received in December 2017, confirming that G+ textiles do not cause
allergic reaction in human skin. The Company's production process
is chemical-free and this patent and the certifications are
important differentiators for Directa Plus as well as being key
requirements for some of the Company's discussions within the
textile industry as it continues the progress being made in the
sector to capitalise on the opportunity for the widespread adoption
of G+ materials in this target market.
The Company now has a portfolio of 16 patents granted and 16
pending. The majority of the granted patents relate to Directa
Plus' unique manufacturing process, along with some - including
this latest patent - being product and application patents.
Giulio Cesareo, Chief Executive Officer of Directa Plus, said:
"The receipt of this patent covering the flame retardant qualities
of our Graphene Plus is another milestone in establishing our
competitive advantage and consolidating our position as one of the
leading graphene companies in the textile segment. With growing
international demand for flame-retardant products due to more
stringent fire safety and environmental requirements as well as an
increasing focus on sustainability, there is a significant market
opportunity for our chemical-free, non-toxic graphene-based flame
retardant additive. We look forward to working with our customers
to enhance the performance, safety and environmental credentials of
their products."
Enquiries
Directa Plus plc
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Giulio Cesareo, CEO
Marco Ferrari, CFO +39 02 36714458
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Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Nominated
Adviser and Broker)
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Marc Milmo, David Foreman (Corporate
Finance) +44 20 7894
Alex Pollen (Sales) 7000
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Luther Pendragon (Financial PR)
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Harry Chathli, Claire Norbury, Alexis +44 20 7618
Gore 9100
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About Directa Plus
Directa Plus is one of the largest producers and suppliers of
graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets
worldwide. By incorporating Directa Plus' unique graphene blends,
identified by the G+ brand, its customers can enhance the
performance of their end products without significantly increasing
their cost. Directa Plus graphene-based products are natural,
chemical-free, sustainably produced and tailored to specific
customer requirements for commercial applications such as smart
textiles, tyres, composite materials and environmental
solutions.
Established in 2005, the Company has a patented technology
process and a scalable and exportable manufacturing model. It
produces graphene-based products at its own factory in Lomazzo,
Italy, and can set up additional production at customer locations
to reduce transport costs, waste and time-to-utilisation. Directa
Plus partners with customers to enable them to offer the
high-performance benefits of graphene in their own products.
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