Fire Retardant Additive- An Important Tool to Reduce Fire Risk

Polyamide is a type of polymer with long, multiple chains of molecules linked together by amide groups. Polyamides occur naturally as well as artificially and to no surprise just like every other polymer they are also flammable. Synthetic polyamides are commonly used in various applications that include textiles, kitchen utensils, the automotive industry, carpets, and sportswear as they are highly durable and have good strength. But due to lack of flammability resistance, it often increases the fire risk to manifolds thus giving rise to the fire safety standards to ensure public safety.

 

Flame retardant additives for polyamide

 

To meet the industry standards and regulations, there is a diverse variety of fire retardant agents that vary by functionality and application. However, one thing is common that they all help to inhibit or suppress fire ignition. These flame retardants are incorporated into the plastics based on the final product’s attributes, usage, properties and potential ignition threats.

There is no universal fire retardant that works across all the applications neither there are any single safety and performance guidelines. For instance, the flame retardant additives found in plastics used in electronic devices are different from those used in sportswear.

 

How do flame retardant additives work in plastics?

 

Fire retardant additives can be organic or inorganic compounds that are either added to the base polymers, added during the manufacturing process or as a surface layer on the finished product. These additives reduce flammability by creating a foam layer that provides extra insulation, chemical reactions to suppress the combustion process and decomposition reaction producing water to inhibit the fire. Sometimes more than one flame retardant is also used in the materials to enhance the level of protection and meet the specific industry standards.

 

If you are in need of fire retardants for your industrial applications, look no further than Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited! We are a renowned manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and additives for the plastics industry. Give us a call and discuss your requirements today!

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