A review of flame retardants for rigid and flexible polyurethane (PU) foams shows that progress is centred on PIN solutions. The authors underline the high fire risks of PU foams, the consequent need for flame retardants to inhibit ignition and reduce flammability,...
Aerospace specialist Xeriant has developed a low-toxicity, low-smoke PIN FR for textiles, constructions and polymers. The non-halogen, bulk additive can be used in compounding, applied to textiles or used with cellulosic materials. Applications to date include...
Mineral nitrogen FR flame retardants in wood function as indoor air purifier, removing oxygen ions. The natural mineral tourmaline (an acyclic silicate containing metals such as Na, Ca, K, Mg, Fe, Al, Li) and KH550 (a silane: 3-aminopropyl-triethoxysilane) were vacuum...
Patricia Lamouche, Hager Group Flame retardants are essential for Hager to ensure fire safety and to respect applicable product standards. Access to full chemical data on all molecules in plastics compositions is a priority to support Hager’s sustainability roadmap...
Markus Kemmler, Kemmler Consulting Cable producers today often try to meet, with the same non-halogenated product, the fire test requirements of Europe, China and the USA. This is highly challenging, and can be economically not feasible or result in processability...
