Thailand-made expanded graphite outside China feedstock-to-product
Expandable graphite grades from a Thailand plant the company says was completed in 2026, described as China-risk-free from raw material through finished product.
Problem solved
Chinese export controls and supply limits on expandable graphite disrupt flame-retardant building products and graphite heat-spreader sheet; a second Asian source with Japanese specification control is needed.
Application contexts
- Flame-retardant building materials and seals
- Graphite heat-spreader sheet for electronics
- High-temperature valve and turbine packing (listed as a spec theme)
Technical principle
The company states a Thai production plant completed in 2026 makes expandable graphite with adjustable expansion volume and onset temperature, including roll-press formability for graphite sheet. MFG-50SP is listed at ≥99.9% FC, 200 cc/g expansion, onset 150–300 °C.
Typical use cases
- China+1 expandable graphite for intumescent fire seals
- Roll-pressed graphite sheet feedstock
Partnership route
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Helpful to include: required expansion volume and onset temperature · whether nuclear or steam-turbine packing is in scope · current Thailand plant allocation · destination market (Japan / Asia / Europe)
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- Source: 膨張黒鉛（タイ生産） | 富士黒鉛工業株式会社
- Original language: JA
- Summary AI-assisted; translation status: Unreviewed