Feb 18 2004
Plastics are increasingly being used in applications where flame retardancy properties are critical. For example, in household appliances, car interiors, cable insulation and computer casings. RAPRA has just released a new report entitled, “Plastic Flame Retardants: Technology and Current Developments” that reviews the types of flame retardants available, their mechanisms of action and uses.
The flame retardant industry has been heavily influenced in chemical choices due to new regulations being issued on health, safety and the environment and this report briefly discusses the environmental benefits versus the possible environmental effects of these materials. New chemicals are also outlined. One of the most promising new substances is the class of polymer-clay nanocomposites, which can substantially improve performance at low levels of addition.
Source: RAPRA
Posted February 19th , 2004