Flame Retardants

Flame retardants are used to modify ignition, flame spread, smoke behavior, and char formation in plastics, rubber, coatings, textiles, and construction materials. The range includes ammonium polyphosphate, expandable graphite, melamine cyanurate, triethyl phosphate, zinc borate, and specialty phosphorus-based materials.

The correct system depends on polymer type, processing temperature, loading level, mechanical-property targets, color, moisture sensitivity, and the required fire test. Some products work as part of an intumescent or synergistic package rather than as a stand-alone additive. Buyers should specify the substrate, process, test standard, target rating, and current formulation before sample evaluation.