May 30, 2018
Flame retardants are essential to slowing the spread of fire or preventing a fire from occurring in the first place. Since the 1970s, they have been used in many consumer and industrial products to minimize destruction to property and loss of life. Flame retardants a[…]
Apr 25, 2018
Stop and look around you. Do you see anything that’s made of plastic? What about any electronic equipment? Upholstery? Pillows?
Chances are that at least one of these items is treated with a bromine flame retardant (BFR), if not more. Brominated flame retardants a[…]
Mar 01, 2018
BrightSun™ antimony oxide is widely used in applications as a fire retardant. It’s found in many items used daily, from electrical components and textiles to adhesives and coatings. By itself, antimony oxide has no flame retardant properties. However, when you combin[…]