Flame retardancy – Enhanced with synergists and additives

Stay ahead in flame retardant technology – join our exclusive BYK WEBseminar. On September 10, 2025, BYK’s technical experts will share the latest innovations in clay-based additives and their use as synergists in formulated flame retardants. Discover how these solutions enhance fire resistance while meeting environmental demands, especially in halogen-free systems. Gain valuable insights into incorporation techniques, state-of-the-art testing methods, and product developments that address the challenges of thermoplastic applications. Whether you're a formulator, lab technician, or R&D specialist – this seminar is tailored to you. Choose the session that fits your time zone. Participation is free of charge. Secure your spot today and equip yourself with knowledge to meet tomorrow’s fire protection requirements.

Regulatory requirements and growing health concerns are challenging the use of conventional flame-retardant formulation and driving the need for alternative solutions. Halogen-free and other non-halogenated flame retardants (HFFR) have been available for some time, but they now face higher performance expectations, particularly in critical applications such as wire and cable insulation. Flame-retardant synergists, such as clays (e.g., bentonite and montmorillonite), are known to improve the effectiveness of various flame-retardant systems. BYK additives like CLOISITE-20 A, BYK-MAX FR 4145, and BYK-MAX CT 4260 improve char formation and reduce dripping during combustion due to their synergistic effect in combination with several flame retardants.

In the web meeting we will show the performance of our flame-retardant synergist and concentrates, evaluated by using test methods such as UL 94, mechanical- and electrical- measurements.