When selecting PU phosphorus-based flame retardants, the key consideration is not the dosage but rather the compatibility between the decomposition temperature and the substrate. This article analyzes the differences in applicability among the three major systems—APP-based, organophosphorus, and red phosphorus—as well as key technical aspects such as migration and leaching, and intumescent flame retardancy.
The whitening that occurs on the surface of flame-retardant TPU products is caused by poor compatibility between low-molecular-weight flame retardants and the base material, leading to migration and leaching. Hydrolysis of polyester-based TPU, excessively high processing temperatures, or high-temperature storage environments can all accelerate this process. Using coated flame-retardant masterbatches can effectively block the migration pathway, thereby resolving the blooming issue at its source.
Antimony prices have fallen below the key level of 100,000 yuan/ton, temporarily easing cost pressures on antimony trioxide. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has launched a public consultation on decabromodiphenyl ethane, making antimony substitutes and halogen-free flame retardant solutions a focus of industry attention.