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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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May 20, 2022 | Industry News

Global Flame Retardants Market to Reach 14 Bn Dollars by 2030: AMR

The global flame retardants market was valued at $7.4 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $14.0 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2021 to 2030. Flame retardants are used in this...

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May 17, 2022 | Industry News

H.I.G. Enters Agreement to Sell Valtris Specialty Chemicals

H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its portfolio company Valtris Specialty Chemicals (the “Company” or “Valtris”) to an affiliate of funds managed by SK...

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May 16, 2022 | Product News

FRX’s Non-halogenated FRs Receive ChemFORWARD’s Certification

FRX Polymers Inc., announces that its Nofia® branded flame retardants have earned ChemFORWARD’s SAFER™ designation. ChemFORWARD has expanded its SAFER™ program to include raw materials used in the...

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Apr 29, 2022 | Industry News

Non-halogenated FRs Market to Reach 7.9 Mn Dollars by 2028: VMR

Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Market size was valued at USD 4,104.33 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 7,941.11 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.60% from 2021 to 2028...

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Apr 29, 2022 | Industry News

Emerging Economies to Drive Plastic Additives’ Market: AMR

The global plastic additives market was valued at $48.6 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $79.1 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020 to 2030. Plastic additives aid in the...

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Apr 15, 2022 | Industry News

Research Shows OPEs in Global Oceans Pose Potential Risks on Life

The researchers investigated the transportation and occurrence of Organophosphate esters (OPEs) and put it into context regarding its potential risks for organisms and humans...

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Mar 28, 2022 | Product News

FRX Polymers' Phosphorus-based FRs Get TCO Acceptance

FRX Polymers announces that the Company’s Nofia® branded polymeric phosphorus-based flame retardants, Nofia® homopolymers and copolymers, have been added to the TCO certified accepted substance...

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Mar 21, 2022 | Product News

FRX Polymers’ Phosphorous-based FRs Receive GreenScreen Accreditation

FRX Polymers (“FRX,” or the “Company”) announces that the Company’s polymeric phosphorus-based flame retardants Nofia® CO3000, Nofia® CO4000 and Nofia® CO6000 have been granted a GreenScreen...

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Mar 9, 2022 | Industry News

Global Plastic Additives Market to Grow at 5.6% CAGR by 2027: R&M

The global plastic additives market is estimated to grow from USD 45,600 million in 2020 to USD 59,900 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.6%. Rising demand from the packaging sector is driving the...

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Mar 7, 2022 | Product News

Dow Expands Silicone Surfactants Range for Rigid PU Foam

Dow announces new product extension of VORASURF™ silicone surfactants to support the growing demand for enhanced energy efficiency and sustainable solutions in the rigid polyurethane foam market...

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