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Flame Retardants


Flame-retardants are an important class of additives added to polymers to prevent or slow the further development of ignition. At the same time, they are under continuous regulation scrutiny due to the chemistries used in these grades.

To satisfy the industry’s need for a safer solution, technologies like halogen-free flame retardants are coming up and experts are working on other newer and safer solutions as well.

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Sep 4, 2019 | Industry News

New Two-step Process Turns Toxic FRs to Carbon Dioxide and Water

A research team has used a dynamic, two-step process to completely degrade a common flame-retardant chemical, rendering the persistent global pollutant nontoxic. This new process breaks down TBBPA...

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Aug 28, 2019 | Industry News

Researchers Develop Safer & Biodegradable FRs Using Plants

Scientists have reported potentially less toxic, biodegradable flame retardants from an unlikely source: plants. The plant-derived substances performed as well as many organohalogen flame retardants...

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Aug 22, 2019 | Industry News

Clariant Cautions Phosphinate Flame Retardant Users of Potential Patent Infringement

Clariant warns that its diethylphosphinate aluminum salt-based flame retardants are protected globally by patents. Clariant has never authorized other manufacturers to produce its patent-protected...

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Aug 2, 2019 | Product News

BYK to Highlight Flame Retardant Synergist at K 2019 Show

BYK will showcase BYK-MAX CT 4260, a flame-retardant synergist for halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastics as well as to improve the physical and barrier properties in thermoplastic compounds...

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Jul 24, 2019 | Product News

Tolsa at K 2019: To Declare Expansion of ADINS® Flame Retardant Synergist Line

Tolsa has launched an extension of its ADINS® range of flame-retardant additives for PP, PVC, rubber polymer systems, and silicones. Tolsa will highlight the new materials at the K 2019 exhibition...

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Jul 23, 2019 | Industry News

A New Way to Turn Chicken Feathers into High-performing Fire Retardant

Researchers at the University of Auckland have developed a rapid and simple way to chemically modify the keratinous fibers of both wool and chicken feathers, and convert them into a flame retardant...

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Jul 16, 2019 | Product News

LANXESS to Present FRs, Reinforcing Agents & more at K 2019

At K 2019, LANXESS will be presenting two flame retardants for rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam. It will also be showcasing new aramid-fiber-reinforced masterbatches from the Rhenogran P91-40...

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Jul 3, 2019 | Industry News

Decabromodiphenyl Ether Market to Reach USD 430 Mn by 2025 - Global Market Insights

The Decabromodiphenyl Ether Market to grow to over USD 430 million by 2025. Rising demand for additive flame retardants is likely to boost the market size. These materials offer delay ignition which...

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May 20, 2019 | Product News

AnHui Estone Materials Technology to Launch FR Grades & Silica at CHINAPLAS 2019

AnHui Estone Materials Technology Co., Ltd will launch Inorganic nano-powder flame retardant, suitable for low-smoke halogen-free cable materials, can effectively reduce the total heat release at...

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May 14, 2019 | Product News

Oceanchem to Showcase Brominated and Phosphorus-based FRs at CHINAPLAS 2019

Oceanchem Group will showcase its range of Brominated flame retardants meant for various applications and products at CHINAPLAS 2019. Oceanchem Group offers the most comprehensive range of...

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