What Are Applications Of Fire Retardant & Anti Dripping Additives?

Since as long as we can remember, we have been dealing with the untamed forces of fire. The early man was dead scared of it for it caused havoc on earth, destroying large forests in an instant and taking lives away. Even after learning to create fire and using it to our advantage for cooking and keeping the dangers from wild animals away, it had been a scary phenomenon for the early people and still is for modern homo sapiens.

 

Forest fires, once ignited, spread quickly and are unstoppable causing immense destruction and loss of life. There have been many efforts by the modern man to mitigate and prevent fire breakouts and stop them dead in its tracks which have led to the invention of fire retardant additives.

 

How does fire occur?

Fire occurs when a fire triangle is completed which includes the presence of oxygen, fuel and igniting spark. Put these three together and you have got yourself a cosy and fierce fire. Take any one away and you have got no fire. Flame retardants act on the fuel. They downplay the flammable characteristics of the material and let them not drip or ignite when there is a fire.

 

Where are flame retardants and anti dripping additives applied?

Flame retardants and anti dripping additives have applications into various fields. They are introduced, especially to polymer compounds which have become an indispensable part of our lives and industries. They ensure fire safety and growth as new innovations can arise when the risk and dangers of fire breakouts are minimised.

 

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited is a leading manufacturer of effective fluorine-based flame retardants and anti dripping additives in India that has been catering to the chemical needs of the modern world for decades. Make your products fireproof by incorporating fire retardants in the material. Connect to GFL to add more value to your customers' lives.