A series of flame-retardant blends made from polycarbonate and ABS that employs an innovative flame retardance package using environmentally friendly technology is tailored to target various demanding ...

South Korea’s LG Chem reports that it has developed a PFAS-free flame-retardant polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) blend made largely from recycled materials. The combination ...

Lithium-ion batteries used in portable electronics like earbuds come with fire risks. Adding flame retardants to their plastic battery enclosures may not be help. It can also lead to health harm. If ...

Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...