Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Are Used For Improving Fire Resistance in Paints and Coatings, and Epoxy Resins and More
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants are chemicals that include nitrogen and phosphorus compounds. They form a protective burn in the condensed phase or release free radicals for displacing oxygen in the gas phase inhibiting the flame. Applications of this chemical include paints and coatings, adhesives, electronic equipment, and wires. Epoxy resins are used in these applications and are coupled with flame retardant additives to improve their fire resistance. The demand for non-halogenated flame retardants is expected to rise in near future owing to rapid industrialization in the BRICS countries. This material is also used in the production of electrical equipment and automobile parts. The main mechanism of flame retardancy is chemical. First, the material reacts with free radicals produced during combustion. This reaction results in a reduction in flame density and lowers the burning rate of combustible materials. Second, a non-halogenated flame retardan...