In 2025, the market market priorities centre on three interconnected pillars: safety, energy efficiency and resistant materials under mechanical impact.

The growing importance of flame retardants – both in PVC plastics and in halogen-free cable compounds (HFFR) is driven by two key factors: the annually increasing global demand for cables with reduced flammability and the stringent fire safety regulations.

How to improve compound formulation of fire resistant halogen-free cable sheath by using brucite.

Incorporating high amount of mineral filler into a thermoplastic polymer without compromising fluidity or mechanical properties of the final product is an eternal task of any compound manufacturer.

Flame retardant is a special additive designed to reduce the flammability of plastics, textiles, wood, etc. This review will consider flame retardants used to modify polymer materials. Its main task is to prevent the spread of fire or slow it down so that there is the possibility of evacuating people in case of fire.