Additive, as opposed to reactive, flame retardants are not chemically bonded to the base material and leach out more easily. Brominated flame retardants, including PBDEs, have been …

Nov 19, 2025 · This process not only sustains the flame, but also facilitates fire propagation to adjacent materials. To counter this dynamic, flame retardant additives are used, which are …

Flame retardants are simply additives that are incorporated into materials that burn easily, in order to prevent ignition or slow down a fire. Therefore, flame retardants help to prevent fires, or if …

Nov 15, 2024 · Additive flame retardants include zinc borate, antimony oxide, and metal hydroxides, among other inorganic flame retardants. These flame retardants have several …

Jun 30, 2025 · Flame retardants (FRs) are chemical compounds added to plastics to slow the spread of fire. You use flame retardants in E&E components, wires & cables, construction, …

Flame retardant (FR) chemicals are added to products to slow the rate of flame spread or the rate of ignition. FRs are a relatively inexpensive way to meet flammability requirements for items …

Americhem’s flame-retardant polymer compounds help manufacturers reduce flammability risks and meet strict safety standards. These high-performance additives are engineered to deliver …

Mar 5, 2024 · That being said, not all flame retardant additives are created equally and there’s no one-size-fits-all formulation. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of flame retardants …

Feb 19, 2017 · This article outlines the definition, applications, and functions of fire retardant additives. It also presents the classes of these chemicals and their market presence and risks.

Fire retardants are one of the primary methods used to reduce the fire threat from composite materials. They can be pre-mixed with the resin or gel coat, or applied as a coating during post …