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flame retardant [′flām ri‚tärd·ənt] (chemical engineering) A substance that can suppress, reduce, or delay the propagation of a flame through a polymer material; may be inserted chemically into the polymer molecule or blended in after polymerization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For engineering polymers, in addition to decabromodiphenyl oxide, company offers a white, melt-blendable brominated acrylic polymeric flame retardant (FR-1025) with superior uv stability, permanence, improved flow and flame-retardant efficiency. Flexible polyurethane foams, which are used primarily as cushioning in furniture, mattress and automotive applications, generally incorporate flame retardant additives to achieve fire safety. Positioned as the de facto standard for next-generation flame-retardant PBT resin, the product complies with the world safety and environmental standards, employing a non-halogen flame retardant to achieve the highest V0 retardant level set by the Underwiters Laboratories. |
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