Improving flame retardant properties of pigment printed materials

Textiles, electrical appliances, automobiles, aircrafts and many other articles used are subjected to rigorous examination now undergoing intense examination and scrutiny for their flammability properties. Flame retardant application plays a crucial protective function in saving life and property by reducing the overall fire risk associated with using highly combustible raw materials in products such as textiles, clothing, composites, plastics etc. Recently, there has been an ever-growing demand for new flame retardant product options; recognizing not only to ensure a favorable sustainable profile but also a durable and cost effective product. Here in, a well-structured study of the impact to flammability of adding Antimony Trioxide and replacements in suitable combinations with Hexachloroethane to pigment print pastes is presented based on the principle of synergism. It was concluded that there is no significant flame retardant effect up to 30 ppm concentration of Antimony Trioxide or Zinc Borate and a good ratio of Zinc Borate to Hexachloroethane is 4∶1 to give rise to synergism. It was also found that there is no adverse effect on the properties of the print.