VERTEX 100SA is an aminosilane-treated magnesium hydroxide product that provides superior fire performance and enhanced mechanical properties when used to make fire-rated compounds. The silane treatment promotes coupling of the magnesium hydroxide to the polymer used, providing high dispersion quality and thus enhanced compound performance especially for high-loading applications. VERTEX 100SA can be used in polyolefins and polyamides such as Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6. It decomposes in an endothermic reaction to form water and magnesium oxide at 330°C, providing fire retardancy and smoke suppression. The high dispersion quality and enhanced mechanical properties of VERTEX 100SA make it well-suited for applications requiring durability and safety.