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February 2026 | SpecialChem Monthly Newsletter
 

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With the rising PFAS and antimony scrutiny - flame retardant formulation is under pressure. How to address these challenges while maintaining performance?


This edition highlights integrated solutions like halogen-free flame retardants, organoclay synergists, and cost-effective ATO alternatives. Turn compliance challenges into formulation opportunities!

 
 

Non-toxic Flame Retardants: Safer by Design

 
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Struggling to meet FR standards without PFAS or halogens?

 
CHARGUARD organoclays deliver anti-drip control and robust char formation in non-halogenated formulations. They enhance thermal insulation, durability, and regulatory compliance without intentionally added PFAS.
 
 
 
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Can you achieve higher fire performance at 1-5% loading?
 
ADINS® technology enables partial or full ATO replacement, boosting flame resistance, limiting smoke and heat release at 1–5% loading, delivering cost-efficient compliance in demanding applications.
 
 
 
CAI Performance Additives flame-retardant synergist
Halogen-free flame retardant with low risk of blooming
 
ST-MCA-H is a halogen-free melamine cyanurate FR for PA6 and PA66, enabling V-0 performance at low dosage. It enhances dispersion, maintains mechanical properties, and reduces blooming in E&E applications.

Flame retardants based on chemistry

 
Explore flame retardants based on various chemistries in our Master Catalog. Connect with global suppliers, compare options, and order samples directly:
  • Phosphorus based: Select from 500+ grades offering low volatility & minimal migration for high-temp applications.

  • Bromine based: Choose from 450+ grades engineered for demanding automotive and E&E applications.

  • Aluminum-trihydrate based: Choose from 220+ ATO alternatives and alumina trihydrate grades for improved smoke suppression and compounding efficiency.
 
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Selection knowledge and tips

 
How to improve fire resistance

How to improve fire resistance?

 
Improve fire safety in thermoplastics! Discover formulation strategies to delay ignition, limit fire spread, and enhance thermal stability for safer, compliant end-use applications.
 
 
 
Flame retardant guide

Flame retardants: How to select the right grade?

 

Gas phase or char formation? The right FR depends on polymer type, test criteria, and property retention. Make smarter material choices with mechanism-based selection.

 

Platform insights

 
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This is the number of visits on pages related to flame retardants in the past 6 months with 76% visitors in R&D and production roles.
 

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Key industry updates you should know
 
echa
ECHA adds DBDPE, a flame retardant, to the Candidate List

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kisuma
Kisuma Chemicals expands flame retardant portfolio

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Avient Corporation launches non-halogenated flame retardant for PE applications

Avient's non-halogenated flame retardant for PE applications

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Additive

CAI Performance Additives' 100% antimony-free FR for polyesters 

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Flame retardant
Tosaf responds to ATO crisis with ATO-free flame retardant

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See all recent updates →
 

See you in March with new topics for your material needs!

 
KD  
Khushboo DEM
Editorial Manager

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