Make your Plastics Fire Proof with Flame Retardant Additives

Polymers when subjected to some ignition source undergo self-sustained combustion in the presence of air or oxygen. Being organic compounds, polymers initiate or propagate fires and decompose to volatile combustible products when exposed to heat. A burning polymer constitutes a highly complex combustion system taking place in three phases: within the condensed phase, at the interface between the condensed phase and gas phase, and in the gas phase.

 

Role of Flame Retardant Additives

 In various fields like electronics, electrical,  building, transport, etc., the use of polymers is restricted thanks to their flammability property. Therefore, to fulfil the industry regulations and standards, Flame Retardant Additives For Plastics have come into existence. Fire retardants are compounds that play a vital role to inhibit/ retard the ignition/ burning of plastic. There is no universal flame retardant for plastics, however, the goals of flame retardants are universal. The major role of such additives is to:

●     Prevent the fire or inhibit its growth and spread

●     Protect occupants from the fire effects

●     Minimize the impact of fire

●     Support fire service operations

 

Flame Retardant Chemistry

 

When a polymer comes into contact with heat, it breaks down in thermal decomposition and the following products are formed: combustible gases, noncombustible gases, partially degraded polymers in the form of liquids, finely divided solid particles of decomposing polymer and discrete solids in the form of a carbonaceous residue or char.

The evolution of highly flammable gases like methane, ethane and carbon monoxide clearly tend to increase the flammability of polymers. Plus, the liquid products are responsible for spreading heat to adjacent areas. Therefore, reducing the amount and spread of combustible gases and preventing the flame from spreading are the most basic methodologies considered in manufacturing fire retardants and Anti Dripping Additives For Plastics.

 

If you are looking for fire retardant additives for your polymers, contact us at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited. We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of additives for plastics delivering customized solutions for various industries.

For further details, feel free to contact us now!

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