Introduction of Inorganic Flame Retardant and applications
The most important inorganic flame retardants are aluminum trihydrate (ATH) and magnesium hydroxide (MDH) used as filler in wide plastic and rubber applications. In addition, antimony trioxide (ATO) is used in large quantities as a synergist with halogenated flame retardants and PVC. Aluminum oxide hydrate (AlOOH or Boehmite) also acts as a synergist in conjunction…