D2p flame retardant technology is the key to reducing the threat of fire and meeting safety-compliance – stopping billions in property damage and tragic loss of life.
Standard plastic components in the construction and electronics industries are a major factor in the rapid spread of fires in residential and commercial buildings. Electrical issues are consistently cited as one of the leading causes of fires, and electricity causes over 20,000 accidental fires in UK homes every year.
In these incidents, standard plastic casings and insulation can ignite rapidly, accelerating the blaze and reducing the time available for safe evacuation. Globally, the economic cost of fire incidents runs into trillions over the course of a decade, and in the UK alone, there has been a 28% increase in fires in the past year.
Michael Laurier, CEO at Symphony Environmental Technologies, urges the adoption of d2p flame-retardant plastic masterbatch to address this issue directly.
“The scale of fire-related property damage isn’t just an environmental concern but has quickly become an economic and safety issue too,” says Laurier. “Flammable polymers are a silent driver of catastrophic property damage, particularly when used in essential infrastructure – like cable-casings, insulation and appliance-housings.”
“Reducing the combustibility of these materials by incorporating d2p Flame Retardant masterbatch at the manufacturing stage is a simple yet dramatically effective way to inhibit the combustion process – significantly increasing fire resistance. When exposed to heat, the plastic will self-extinguish or burn much more slowly, limiting the spread of fire, meeting strict safety codes, and providing crucial extra time to extinguish or evacuate.”
Laurier continues, “By embedding d2p masterbatch technology into supply chains, we can transform how critical components are manufactured – improving safety and regulatory compliance.”
d2p Flame Retardant masterbatches are already available for use across all plastic-processing technologies and a wide range of applications, including polyolefins, styrenics and engineered resins. They are easily incorporated in the final product and do not alter the physical, chemical, or mechanical properties, while ensuring that components meet vital safety ratings”
Laurier concludes, “Construction firms, architects, electronics manufacturers and policymakers alike must prioritise Flame Retardant masterbatch technologies. Together we can reduce the risk of fire, cut property damage costs, and deliver superior health and safety for consumers, employees, and businesses.”
