Fire Retardant Chemicals that Enhance Composite Materials from Broadview Technologies
Flame retardancy has become a characteristic with increasing importance in the world of composite materials, especially as these composites become more widely used in day-to-day consumer lives. Better flame retardancy not only protects the end-use products, but also helps to reduce fire-related accidents and improve the safety of the user and the general environment. However, traditional fire retardant chemicals are under scrutiny because they can result in highly toxic by-products and even impact the actual properties when integrated with composite materials.
Many polymers used in the making of composites burn easily when exposed to flames. So, manufacturers have turned to experts like Broadview for fire retardant chemicals that not only enhance flame retardancy without impacting the material’s properties, but also meet wider environmental and safety regulations.
Phosphorus-Based Intumescent Fire Retardant Chemicals from Broadview Technologies
Broadview Technologies has spent decades in material science research and development for some of the most demanding, high-performance applications when it comes to fire retardants and related needs. We took on the challenge of creating intumescent agents that could be used in the making of composites and resins, without impacting their end-use performance. The result was our patented INTUMAX® line of fire retardant chemicals, all of which are halogen-free and exhibit low solubility in water.
Our team has continued to improve and expand our product offerings under the INTUMAX® line, creating products that could be used in paints, potting compounds, films, laminates and a variety of different composites. All of our INTUMAX® fire retardant chemicals can be browsed over on our Data Sheets, and here are just a couple of examples of what we have to offer:
- Intumax AC-2BG can be incorporated into a wide range of materials, from coatings to resin systems, extinguishing flames when exposed and preventing further spread.
- Intumax PE-001 both protects the material and reduces the brittleness that tends to occur in resin systems.
- Intumax AC-3WM is a water insoluble and halogen-free fire retardant chemical perfect for indoor and outdoor resin systems, as well as a variety of paints and adhesives.
- Intumax DBK is a great choice for urethane adhesives, electrical potting, and non-skid coatings, being a highly-efficient fire retardant.
About Broadview Technologies
Broadview Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty anhydrides, fire retardant chemicals, plasticizers, and more. If you have any questions about what we have to offer, please feel free to contact us for more information!
