Our society is more electronically connected than ever before, as evidenced by the variety of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) used in every aspect of our daily lives. More EEE means homes, offices and public buildings contain an ever-increasing amount of wires and cables. They are used in EEE internal connections, to power computers and other electronic devices, and to establish communications between devices (i.e., computers and printers). From a fire safety perspective, however, the sheer number of wires and cables in today’s home and work environments is a growing source of concern.
Wires and cables pose fire hazards that can quickly multiply because fire can spread to the electrical socket, reach walls and curtains, and ignite the electronic device itself. Flame retardants are used to
meet fire safety standards and reduce these risks.
Flame retardants
react differently with different materials, and the addition of flame retardants to the plastics used in cable and wire insulation can affect their performance. Therefore, companies involved in making these plastics must often carefully calibrate the flame retardant solution they choose based on the specifications of the application to
ensure the polymers meet flammability requirements without sacrificing product performance.
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