Functional Role

Flame Retardants

36 products serving this function

Flame retardants raise ignition resistance in plastics, textiles, and coatings via char, gas-phase, or endothermic action. RawSource supplies phosphorus, mineral, and brominated FRs in bulk.

36 products
Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
2-Ethylhexyl Diphenyl Phosphate (DPOP)
CAS 1241-94-7
An alkyl-aryl phosphate flame-retardant plasticizer for flexible PVC, vinyl films, and coatings, offering fire performance and low-temperature flexibility.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
2,6,7-Trioxa-1-phosphabicyclooctane-4-methanol 1-oxide (PEPA)
CAS 5301-78-0
A caged bicyclic phosphate flame retardant that forms protective char layers in halogen-free and intumescent systems for polyolefins and engineering plastics.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Aluminum Diethylphosphinate
CAS 225789-38-8
A halogen-free metal phosphinate flame retardant for glass-filled engineering plastics including polyamide and PBT, acting in the condensed phase.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Hydroxide (ATH, Alumina Trihydrate)
CAS 21645-51-2
A white mineral powder and halogen-free flame retardant that decomposes endothermically to cool combustion, suppress smoke.
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP)
CAS 68333-79-9
A white inorganic polymer powder that serves as the acid source in halogen-free intumescent flame-retardant systems for plastics and coatings.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Antimony Trioxide (Antimony(III) Oxide, ATO)
CAS 1309-64-4
A white powder flame-retardant synergist that enhances halogenated systems in polymers, textiles, and coatings while enabling reduced halogen loadings.
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Acids & Salts
Boric Acid (Orthoboric Acid)
CAS 10043-35-3
A white crystalline weak inorganic acid and primary boron source for borosilicate glass, ceramics, metallurgical fluxes, and flame-retardant formulations.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Caged Bicyclic Phosphate Flame Retardant (PEPA)
CAS 5301-78-0
A bicyclic phosphate intermediate with high char-forming tendency used to synthesize halogen-free flame retardants for plastics, coatings, and textiles.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Cresyl Diphenyl Phosphate (CDP)
CAS 26444-49-5
An alkyl-aryl phosphate flame-retardant plasticizer that provides low-temperature flexibility and char promotion in flexible PVC, vinyl, and coatings.
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Acids & Salts
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
CAS 7783-28-0
An inorganic ammonium phosphate salt used as a nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer, yeast nutrient in fermentation, and flame retardant for cellulosic materials.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Expandable Graphite
CAS 7782-42-5
A halogen-free intumescent flame retardant that expands dramatically when heated to form an insulating char layer, protecting polyurethane foams.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hydrotalcite (Synthetic Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxycarbonate)
CAS 11097-59-9
A white layered-double-hydroxide powder that scavenges halogens and neutralizes acids in PVC, polyolefins, and flame-retardant compounds.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Isodecyl Diphenyl Phosphate (DPDP)
CAS 29761-21-5
An alkyl-aryl phosphate flame-retardant plasticizer providing low-temperature flexibility and low volatility in flexible PVC, vinyl films.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Isopropylated Triphenyl Phosphate
CAS 68937-41-7
A halogen-free triaryl phosphate flame-retardant plasticizer for PVC and engineering plastics with low volatility and char-promoting fire performance.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Magnesium Hydroxide (MDH)
CAS 1309-42-8
A white mineral powder flame retardant that decomposes endothermically at higher temperatures than ATH, used in engineering plastics, wire insulation.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Magnesium Oxide (Light)
CAS 1309-48-4
A white powder mineral oxide used as a vulcanization aid in rubber, refractory material, flame retardant in polymers, and pH control agent in water treatment.
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Specialty Additives
Melamine
CAS 108-78-1
A white crystalline triazine used to manufacture melamine-formaldehyde resins for laminates, coatings, and molded products.
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Specialty Additives
Melamine Cyanurate
CAS 37640-57-6
A white crystalline powder and halogen-free flame retardant for unreinforced polyamides.
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Polymers & Resins
Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin (Melamine Resin)
CAS 68002-20-0
An amino resin crosslinker used in industrial coatings, laminates, molding compounds, and textile finishing applications.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Mica
CAS 12001-26-2
A layered silicate mineral supplied as thin platelets for pearlescence in cosmetics, reinforcement in coatings and polymers, and electrical insulation.
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Acids & Salts
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
CAS 7722-76-1
A water-soluble ammonium phosphate salt used as a fertilizer, fire extinguisher agent, flame retardant, and food leavening acid.
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Glycols & Polyols
Pentaerythritol
CAS 115-77-5
A white crystalline tetraol used to manufacture alkyd resins, synthetic ester lubricants, PVC stabilizers, and intumescent flame-retardant systems.
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Specialty Additives
Potassium Silicate
CAS 1312-76-1
A soluble silicate compound used as a binder, adhesive, and protective coating in foundry, construction, and ceramic applications.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tributyl Phosphate (TBP)
CAS 126-73-8
A clear, water-immiscible liquid trialkyl phosphate used as a solvent, metal extractant, and defoamer in metal processing, industrial fluids, and coatings.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tricresyl Phosphate
CAS 1330-78-5
A triaryl phosphate ester serving as a flame-retardant plasticizer for PVC and cellulosics, and as an anti-wear additive in lubricants and hydraulic fluids.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triethyl Phosphate (TEP)
CAS 78-40-0
A low-viscosity, halogen-free phosphate ester used as a flame retardant, reactive diluent, and solvent in polyester and polyurethane formulations.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triisobutyl phosphate (TIBP)
CAS 126-71-6
A low-viscosity trialkyl phosphate defoamer and solvent used to control entrained air in concrete, gypsum, and coatings with flame-retardant properties.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP)
CAS 512-56-1
A halogen-free trialkyl phosphate liquid used as a flame retardant, solvent, and methylating agent in polymers, coatings, and chemical synthesis.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
CAS 115-86-6
A white crystalline triaryl phosphate that serves as a halogen-free flame retardant and plasticizer in engineering plastics, PPO/PC blends, and cellulosics.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) Phosphate (TCPP)
CAS 13674-84-5
A low-viscosity chlorinated phosphate ester flame retardant for rigid and flexible polyurethane foam.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(2-Butoxyethyl) Phosphate
CAS 78-51-3
A liquid phosphate ester plasticizer and leveling agent used in floor polishes, coatings, and finishes with anti-foam and flame-retardant properties.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) Phosphate
CAS 78-42-2
A trialkyl phosphate plasticizer providing low-temperature flexibility and flame resistance in flexible PVC, synthetic rubber, and hydraulic fluids.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trixylenyl Phosphate (TXP)
CAS 25155-23-1
A low-volatility triaryl phosphate flame-retardant plasticizer for flexible PVC, vinyl compounds, and fire-resistant hydraulic fluids.
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Acids & Salts
Urea (Carbamide)
CAS 57-13-6
A nitrogen-rich organic compound used as a fertilizer, feed additive, resin monomer, and reducing agent in emissions control systems.
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Acids & Salts
Urea Phosphate
CAS 4861-19-2
A crystalline nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer combining urea and phosphoric acid for soil amendment and liquid fertilizer formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Zinc Borate
CAS 1332-07-6
A white halogen-free powder that suppresses flame, smoke, and afterglow in plastics, coatings.
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