In the coming years, market demand for cable flame retardants will remain strong. The trends towards new energy applications and high-end products will drive a deep transformation of the industry towards high-performance solutions that meet the stringent requirements of various countries. The tight supply of high-quality flame retardants is creating cost support, leading to a premium pricing potential for cable flame retardant solutions with high technical barriers. The selection and development of such solutions must closely follow new trends, such as B1 classification and high-temperature resistance.
Supported by fundamental demand, overseas antimony trioxide prices are stabilizing and rebounding, as efforts abroad to strengthen supply chains and geopolitical situations become key variables. As a core raw material for flame retardants, its price movement bears watching.
From antimony oxide-chlorinated paraffin in 1930 to today's nanocomposites and macromolecular design, we systematically trace the evolution of flame retardant technologies, while providing an in-depth introduction to cutting-edge directions such as composite systems, synergistic mechanisms, and macromolecular flame retardants. For technical professionals focused on halogen-free, high-efficiency flame retardant solutions, this review offers valuable technical insights and trend analysis.