SpecialChem website updates detailed information pages on flame retardants and their selection for different polymers. The pages cover fire mechanisms and how FRs act to reduce fire risks, fire safety benefits of flame retardants, different types of flame retardant and selection criteria for different types of FR and for different families. Selection criteria covered include impacts on polymer mechanical performance and appearance, processing, UV stability, environmental aspects. A number of diagrams, illustrations and infographics are included.
SpecialChem pages “Flame Retardants of Plastic – Mechanism, Types, & Applications” https://polymer-additives.specialchem.com/selection-guide/flame-retardants
Illustration: “Flash Over Time vs. Fire Retardant Use” from SpecialChem (time in seconds / heat flux KWm/2)