PLASTICS ADDITIVES – FLAME RETARDANTS
Please Note: This page is for information purposes only. Rutland Plastics is an Injection Moulder and does not supply plastics additives.
Please Note: This page is for information purposes only. Rutland Plastics is an Injection Moulder and does not supply plastics additives.
The majority of polymers are flammable, giving off noxious fumes when burning. In some applications, therefore, it is necessary to prevent the ignition or spread of flame in the plastic material.
Only about 10% of plastics are flame retarded. Building and construction is the main application followed by the electrical and electronics industries, automotive and furnishings.
Most flame retardants use the basic chemical elements of Chlorine, Phosphorus and Bromine, either singularly or in combination of one or more of them. Other elements, such as antimony and nitrogen, may also be added to enhance the effectiveness of the flame retardant.
The main types are as follows:
More information on flame retardancy and the test methods used.
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