Halogen-free Flame Retardants: Optimal Selection for Better Performance

Due to increasing environmental consciousness & the pressure to improve product performance, there is a force driving the development of innovative halogen-free flame retardants (> 500 new additives / year).

However, delivering high performing halogen-free flame retardants that meet all the requirements (ecological & performance-wise) is a toughie. Make sure you are equipped with the right FR selection strategies. Join this course and:

1. Assess whether your choice of flame retardants is still relevant by reviewing FR technologies, their pros & cons in term of cost, plastic property & flammability


2. Tailor more easily your plastic performance by better understanding the impact of FR (loading %, toxicity level... ) on different polymers and environment


3. Adapt faster to market & regulatory pressure (low smoke, low acidity, recycling...) by getting an unbiased expert insight on commercial solutions available today

• Particularly suited for Fire Retardant Suppliers & Plastic Formulators seeking solutions to reach higher performance levels

Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate) – your badge of accomplishment awaits!

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1. Flame retardants in action
   • Drivers in flame retardants development
   • Additive vs reactive FRs
   • Polymer decomposition chemistries & FR activity


2. Gas phase flame retardants
   • Halogen FR action & common brominated FRs
   • Requirements of Gas Phase flame retardants
   • Phosphorus, Nitrogen and sulphur as gas phase FRs


3. Cone calorimetry


4. Flame retardant mechanisms
   • Charring/non-charring polymers
   • Additives to stabilize char


5. Intumescence
   • Inorganic phosphates
   • Range of components for intumescents


6. Nanofillers & polymer nanocomposites
   • Case study – intumescent PLA with nanoclay
   • Layer-by-layer assembly


7. Phosphorus-based chemistries
   • Modes of FR action
   • Case study – phosphorus comonomers in epoxy resins


8. Other chemistries including silicates and boron

+30 Mins Q&A session - ask your questions directly to the expert!

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