Use Fire Retardant for Making your Polymers Fire Proof

Polymers are widely used in various applications. However, just like the majority of other organic compounds polymers are also flammable. These lightweight, high-performance polymeric materials offer many advantages in industrial as well as commercial applications, but they greatly increase the risk of fire because of their flammable property. To help overcome this issue Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) has come up with fluorine-based fire retardants catering to the material requirements of various industries.

 

Fire Retardant Chemistry

 

When a polymer comes into contact with flame, the following types of products are released:

1.    Combustible gases (like methane, ethane, and carbon monoxide)

2.    Noncombustible gases (like carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, and hydrogen chloride)

3.    Liquids which are partially degraded polymers

4.    Fine particles of the decomposing polymers

5.    Discrete solid in form of char or carbonaceous residue. 

 

Among all the evolution of large volumes of highly combustible gases tend to increase the flammability of polymers. Liquids are less combustible as compared to gaseous products, but liquids can spread heat to adjacent areas. Therefore, the fire retardant manufacturer’s main focus remains on reducing the amount and the speed of generation of the combustible gases and preventing the flame from spreading.

 

Flame Retardant Additives

 

The use of Flame Retardant is undoubtedly the easiest way of making a polymer less flammable from the manufacturer’s point of view as well end-users. The major advantage is, flame retardants are added to the polymers during the manufacturing phase only.

At GFL, our InolubTM I-SAN is an anti-dripping additive that is used to improve the flame retardancy of polymer compounds. I-SAN contains high molecular weight (HMW) PTFE is available in a physical form that allows the compounders to optimize the loading of the additive. Plus, it is PFOA-free, uniform granules, free-flowing powder, and offers excellent dispersibility in polymers.

 

To find out more about our flame retardant additive, get in touch with us today!

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