Flame Retardant Coating
category
Flame retardant (FR) coatings incorporate halogen-free (phosphorus, nitrogen, intumescent) or halogenated (decabromodiphenyl oxide, DBDPO) systems into acrylic, PU, or silicone binder matrices applied at 80–200 g/m² to textile substrates. LOI values increase from 18–20% to 28–35% with effective FR coatings. Intumescent systems swell 10–50 times at >250°C, creating insulating char. REACH restrictions have phased out many halogenated FR compounds. FR performance is tested per EN 13773, NFPA 701, BS 5867, or CA TB 117. The global FR textile market exceeds $1.5 billion, covering contract furnishings, transportation, and protective workwear.
Role
Critical safety treatment for commercial interior textiles, public transport seating, and industrial protective clothing, meeting mandatory fire safety regulations across building, transport, and occupational health sectors globally.