Sustainable developments for flame retardants

Changing chemical regulation and mounting market pressure are impacting many of the items we use on a daily basis, such as electrical equipment. The implications of the changing regulatory programs worldwide impact a broad range of materials, including flame retardants. Emerging chemical regulations are focusing on the need for characterizing all chemical substances in use in terms of their environmental and human health impacts. Industry is responding to the market driven and regulatory challenges to ensure that flame retardants are safe, effective, sustainable, and what the evolving marketplace demands. Programs are in place to drive all members of the supply chain to identify the products in their formulation, understand human health and environmental characteristics, and make transitions to more environmentally preferred products.