Flame retardants are chemicals added to plastics, textiles, and construction materials to slow or prevent fire spread. They work by inhibiting combustion (e.g., releasing flame-smothering gases) or forming protective char layers. Used in electronics, furniture, and wiring, they enhance safety but face scrutiny over toxicity (e.g., PBDEs), driving demand for eco-friendly alternatives like phosphorus-nitrogen systems.

Aluminum hydroxide

Original price was: $ 1.89.Current price is: $ 1.78.
Aluminum Hydroxide, chemically known as Al(OH)₃, is a white, odorless, and odorless powder or gelatinous substance. It is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve indigestion and heartburn. Beyond healthcare, aluminum hydroxide is a crucial component in water purification, fire retardants, and as a precursor or filler in various industrial applications. It functions as a flame retardant by releasing water upon heating, thus cooling the material and diluting flammable gases. Due to its amphoteric nature, it can react both as an acid and base, enhancing its versatility. Aluminum hydroxide is often utilized in manufacturing aluminum salts and in producing aluminum oxide.

Boric Acid

Original price was: $ 3.14.Current price is: $ 3.03.
Boric Acid, chemically known as hydrogen borate or boracic acid, is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It appears as a white, crystalline powder or granules that are odorless and slightly soluble in water. Boric Acid is commonly used in antiseptics, insecticides, flame retardants, and as a buffering agent in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Due to its mild antiseptic and antifungal properties, it is often used in ophthalmic, dermatologic, and other personal care formulations. It also plays a key role in glass and ceramics manufacturing as well as in agriculture.

Chlorinated Paraffin Wax

Chlorinated Paraffin Wax is a synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon obtained by the chlorination of paraffin wax. It typically appears as a waxy solid, ranging from light yellow to dark brown depending on the degree of chlorination and the chain length of the paraffins. CPW is valued for its excellent flame retardant, plasticizing, and extreme pressure (EP) additive properties. It is widely used in industrial applications including metalworking fluids, PVC formulations, rubber compounding, and flame retardant materials. CPW offers thermal stability, chemical resistance, and lubricating qualities, making it a versatile industrial additive.

Zinc Stearate

 Zinc Stearate is a fine, white powder composed of zinc salts of stearic acid. It is a hydrophobic, non-toxic metal soap widely used as a lubricant, release agent, and stabilizer in plastics, rubber, paints, coatings, and personal care industries. Known for its excellent mold-release properties and compatibility with a range of polymers, Zinc Stearate offers thermal stability and processing efficiency across industrial applications.