Albemarle ceases production of HBCD flame retardants to focus on polymeric solutions. Issue 7 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Additives for polymers. Issue 7(2016:Jul.)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Polymers -- Additives -- Periodicals; 620.192
• DOI: 10.1016/S0306-3747(16)30090-2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3747

Abstract

Abstract : Flame retardant producer Albemarle Corp is discontinuing production of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)-based flame retardants in order to focus on supplying its GreenCrest-branded polymeric fire safety solutions. GreenCrest, which is based on technology licensed from Dow Global Technologies LLC [ ADPO, June 2012], is considered a 'sustainable alternative' to HBCD for use in expanded (EPS) and extruded (XPS) polystyrene foam applications. The company says it will continue to support its HBCD customers in accordance with contractual obligations.