From September 21 to 24, 2026, THE 12TH ALL CHINA - INTERNATIONAL WIRE & CABLE INDUSTRY TRADE FAIR (Wire China 2026) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China. YinSu Flame Retardant will be showcasing its five core product lines at Booth E7G35 in Hall E7，Whether you’re interested in power cables, control cables, communication cables, or specialty wires, we have products of various grades and applications to discuss. We welcome both new and existing customers to scan the QR code to register and visit our booth for a face-to-face discussion.

From September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, The 29th Adhesives and Sealants Expo (ASE CHINA 2026) is set to kick off. Also taking place at the same venue and during the same period are the 24th China International Rubber Technology Exhibition and the 23rd China International Chemical Industry Exhibition. Together, these three exhibitions will form “China Petrochemical Industry Week,” which is expected to attract more than 100,000 professional visitors from both China and abroad.

Weekly melamine production fell by 3.57%, with capacity utilization dropping below 50%. Mainstream offers range from 5,700 to 5,900 yuan per metric ton, providing cost support for nitrogen-based flame retardants such as MCA and MPP. Downstream demand remains weak, and the cost pass-through for flame retardants is not proceeding smoothly, putting pressure on profits. Some production facilities are set to resume operations next week; keep an eye on new guidance from industry conferences.

A single-strand combustion test can only demonstrate that the cable material itself is self-extinguishing, whereas bundle combustion testing is the “ultimate test” for evaluating a cable bundle’s ability to resist flame spread in a real fire. The challenges of bundle combustion testing lie in the chimney effect causing heat accumulation, molten droplets igniting materials below, and auxiliary materials such as filler ropes acting as flame pathways. The silver-plastic flame-retardant K100 nano-organic montmorillonite char-forming synergist, through intercalation modification technology, forms a dense, barrier-like char layer during combustion that traps molten material to prevent dripping. When used in conjunction with primary flame retardants such as ATH and MDH, it helps ensure consistent success in bundle burning tests.

Flame retardancy in adhesives is often compromised by white spots caused by uneven dispersion of flame retardants, or by an acidic pH that affects bond strength. The silver-plastic flame retardant WADP-10 has been specially modified to offer excellent dispersion and a near-neutral pH; it does not interfere with curing, does not corrode substrates, and provides stable peel strength. MCA-B is suitable for nylon and oil-based adhesive systems, meeting the dual requirements of V-0 flame retardancy and bonding performance.

Antimony prices remain stuck at high levels, with antimony trioxide holding steady at 95,000–98,000 yuan per metric ton, while bromine has risen in tandem to 37,000–37,500 yuan per metric ton, keeping cost pressures on flame retardants high. Zimbabwe’s export ban has exacerbated supply disruptions, and with downstream demand remaining weak, the market is caught between rising and falling prices. This has further opened the window for evaluating antimony-free alternatives.

FPC, FFC, and electronic potting compounds—uneven flame retardancy in ultra-thin coatings, component contamination, and failure due to high temperatures during reflow soldering are the three major challenges in flame retardancy for electronic adhesives. Yinsu’s YS-F22B ultra-fine halogen-free flame retardant (comparable to Clariant OP930), with a D95 particle size of ≤10 μm, is hydrolysis-resistant, non-migrating, and does not contaminate components. It achieves UL94 V-0 compliance at low loading levels and is suitable for high-end electronic adhesive applications such as FPCs, FFCs, electronic potting compounds, and label adhesives.

Flame Retardancy Achieved, but Performance Compromised—The Number One Challenge in Epoxy FormulationsPassed the Flame Retardancy Test, but Performance Crashed—The Number One Challenge in Epoxy FormulationAnyone who formulates epoxy knows that the biggest fear in flame-retardant modification isn’t th

In August, the average monthly price of yellow phosphorus rose 4% month-over-month and 22% year-over-year, keeping costs for phosphorus-based flame retardants under sustained pressure. However, due to weak downstream demand, industry-wide oversupply, and difficulties in passing on cost increases, price hikes for flame retardants were limited, squeezing profit margins. In September, stockpiling ahead of the two major holidays may drive yellow phosphorus prices higher still, and cost support remains strong. Until end-user demand shows a noticeable recovery, the phosphorus-based flame retardant market is expected to maintain a pattern of “high costs, weak demand, and tight profit margins,” with profit recovery still contingent on a revival in consumption.

The leaching of flame retardants from corrugated pipes causes surface whitening, frosting, and a decline in performance; the root cause lies in the poor compatibility between the flame retardants and the PE substrate. YinSu Flame Retardant Company offers PE-XT-141 non-leaching flame-retardant masterbatch and the FRP-950X red phosphorus flame-retardant solution, which address the leaching issue at its source and ensure long-term stability of flame-retardant performance.

GB 8624-2023 has included building piping materials within the scope of Class B1 flame retardancy. Rigid PVC pipes coated with 8 parts of red phosphorus can meet Class B1 requirements, while their ring stiffness and drop-weight impact resistance comply with GB/T 10002.1. Flame retardancy requirements for piping materials used in high-rise buildings, subways, and data centers are shifting from “optional” to “mandatory.”

The PE-XT-141 bromine-antimony masterbatch, developed by Yinsu Flame Retardant Company, is a reactive and additive flame-retardant masterbatch that directly addresses the issue of “passing tests but failing on the production line.” This article introduces the product’s key selling points and answers several questions frequently asked by engineers.

Bromine fell by 1,750 yuan per metric ton during the week to 37,750 yuan per metric ton, a decline of 4.6 percent. Downstream buyers were strongly pushing for lower prices, causing transaction prices to trend downward. While cost support for bromine-based flame retardants has weakened, the impact has been slow to materialize. Combined with the traditional off-season for demand, the flame retardant market is under short-term pressure and is trading on a weak note.

High-density polyurethane foam faces the “impossible triangle” of damping, flame retardancy, and strength. Yinsu Flame Retardant employs a dual-technology approach—“intrinsic flame retardancy (molecular incorporation of phosphorus-containing monomers) + surface armor (polysiloxane flame-retardant layer)”—to simultaneously enhance all three performance metrics, thereby avoiding the mechanical property degradation associated with traditional additive-based flame retardants. The LEFP series of microcellular foam materials is already in mass production and is being used in applications such as automotive shims and railroad sleeper pads.

Sulfur prices have surged 187% year-over-year, with solid sulfur in East China rising from 2,394 yuan per metric ton in 2025 to 6,871 yuan per metric ton in 2026. This week, the mainstream granular sulfur price at Chinese ports stood at 8,750 yuan per metric ton, down 300 yuan per metric ton from last week—a 3.31% decline. Nationwide port inventories stand at 878,400 metric tons. Although this represents a 5.25% increase from the previous week, it remains more than 63% lower year-over-year and is at a near-decade low. The global supply shortfall is approximately 5.13 million metric tons, with imports far below normal levels. Prices for phosphorus-based flame retardants, such as red phosphorus and ammonium polyphosphate, are prone to rise but not fall due to cost pass-through from sulfur. Coupled with successive price increases for bromine and antimony, the overall cost pressure on the flame retardant industry continues to climb.

A Comprehensive Analysis of PVC Flame Retardant Types, Synergistic Mechanisms, and the UL 94 Flame Retardancy Rating Standard. Due to the presence of plasticizers, the LOI of flexible PVC decreases significantly; therefore, highly effective flame retardancy must be achieved through synergistic blending of chlorinated paraffin, red phosphorus, antimony trioxide, and other compounds. This article provides a detailed explanation of the mechanisms of action for halogen-based, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based, and inorganic flame retardants, covering classic case studies in applications such as PVC cable compounds, pipes, and profiles, and serves as a technical reference for formulation engineers engaged in PVC flame retardant modification.

The current downturn in the melamine market provides a short-term cost advantage for downstream flame retardant manufacturers, but concurrent weakness on the demand side may partially offset this benefit. Companies are advised to take advantage of the current raw material price window to optimize their procurement strategies, while closely monitoring the pace of demand recovery in end-user industries such as building materials and cables.

Flame-retardant PVC intended for export must comply with various regulations, including the EU’s REACH (SVHC screening + CPR fire safety requirements), California Proposition 65 (limit of 25 ppm per substance), and Southeast Asian chemical registration requirements. Since copper wires come into contact with cables, whereas pipes do not, the paths to compliance differ significantly. YinSu Flame Retardant offers export compliance solutions tailored to specific product types and markets, thereby reducing the risk associated with formulation adjustments.

PVC cable compounds still account for 38.7% of the global market (approximately $7.07 billion), while LSZH materials are 30–50% more expensive and require equipment upgrades. GB/T 19666 specifies that low-smoke, halogen-free cables must have a smoke density and light transmittance of ≥60%, a pH of ≥4.3, and a conductivity of ≤10 µs/mm. For requirements related to smoke density and corrosivity, upgrading to flame-retardant PVC (replacing antimony trioxide with red phosphorus, resulting in a cost increase of only 8–12%) is a more rational choice.

Antimony prices have completed a V-shaped bottoming-out and rebound, with No. 1 antimony ingots rising from 90,000 yuan per metric ton to 100,000 yuan per metric ton, while antimony trioxide has risen in tandem. Refineries are becoming increasingly reluctant to sell, leading to a sharp decline in low-priced supply. Yinsu Flame Retardants offers antimony-free and low-antimony solutions, such as the composite antimony substitute FR-03 and the magnesium-aluminum layered flame retardant HAM-300V, to mitigate the impact of raw material price fluctuations on formulation costs.