Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market 2021 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)

                                          
Report updated on 11th September, 2021: Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market 2021 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)
Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Analysis Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast to 2030 is a recent report generated by Trusted Business Insights. The global halogen-free flame retardant market report has been segmented on the basis of type, application, and region.
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The global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant market size was valued at USD$3.71 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD $8.09 billion by 2030, and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.58% over the forecast period from 2020 to 2030.


Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market: Introduction


Halogen-free flame retardants are materials or compounds that are blended with different end-use materials including plastic, textiles, coatings, and paints to make final flame resistant products. Halogen-free compounds are widely used owing to their improved chemical properties.

Halogen-free flame retardants are extensively used in the electronics and electrical industry to protect from sparks or fire in products including consumer electronics, information technology and communication equipment, electrical parts, and electrical appliances. The electronics and electrical industry is major industry using halogen-free flame retardants products.

Halogen-free flame retardants are utilized across various end-use industries including transportation and building and construction. They are utilized in electric wire as insulation materials, automotive parts, textiles and home furnishings, and building materials. Halogen-free flame retardants are utilized in circuit boards, cables & wires, and electronic casing.


Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market: Dynamics


Increasing adoption for halogen-free flame retardant across various application such as polyolefins and epoxy resins is a factor expected to propel the global halogen-free flame retardant market growth. Growing demand of halogen-free flame retardant from unsaturated polyesters (UPE) and poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) applications is among factor projected to drive the global halogen-free flame retardant market growth.

Rising demand for environment friendly flame retardants because of various regulations posed by government authorities. Increasing investment activities in construction sector in emerging economies coupled with high growth in electronics industry expected to provide ample opportunities for the players operating in the global market. These are additional factors estimated to drive the global market growth. In addition, stringent regulation related to fire are additional factors estimated to boost the target market growth.

However, concerns related to loading levels is a factor expected to restraint the global halogen-free flame retardant market growth.


Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market: Segment Analysis


Among the type segments, the aluminum hydroxide segment is expected to register major revenue share in the global halogen-free flame retardant market, owing to easy availability, low cost, and high usage in various end-use industries. The revenue of the aluminum hydroxide segment is projected to register highest CAGR.

Among the application segments, the polyolefins segment is projected to register major revenue share in the global halogen-free flame retardant market. Polyolefins are widely utilized polymer and offer wide range of applications across various industries. Adoption of polypropylene and polyethylene is increasing in multiple consumer-centric industries. Polypropylene and polyethylene are most widely utilized polymers. The revenue of the polyolefins segment is projected to register highest CAGR.


Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market: Region Analysis


The Asia Pacific market is projected to account for moderate revenue share in the global halogen-free flame retardant market. The Asia Pacific halogen-free flame retardant market is anticipated to register fastest revenue growth, due to high growth in the construction, paint and coatings, and automotive and transportation industries.


Below are the active patents related to Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market.


Patent Number: CN103360606B

Halogen-free organophosphate fire retardant and its preparation method

Abstract

The invention relates to a halogen-free organophosphate fire retardant and its preparation method. The fire retardant contains no halogen and will not release corrosive toxic gases when combusted. Through a reaction between polycarbonate polyol and isocyanate, an inflaming retarding element is embedded into a polyurethane foamed material and will not migrate or escape when the material is heated. Thus, the material is permanently endowed with flame resistance.

Application File Date: 2013-07-23

Application Granted Date: 2015-07-22

Current Assignee: SICHUAN GUOHE NEW MATERIALS CO Ltd

Patent Number: US20130316174A1

Non Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Abstract

Flame retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compositions are disclosed having a flame retardant package comprising an organo-phosphinate component, an organo-phosphate component, and a polyhydric alcohol. The flame retardant components may be present in an amount from about 5 to about 40 weight percent of the phosphinate compound; from about 5 to about 20 weight percent of the phosphate compound, and from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent of the polyhydric alcohol, based on the total weight of the TPU composition. Processes are disclosed to make the TPU compositions and to make wire and cable constructions employing the TPU compositions as the jacket of the wire and cable constructions. The TPU compositions exhibit excellent flame retardant capabilities as measured by Limited Oxygen Index testing and/or UL 94 Vertical Burn tests

Application File Date: 2013-08-01

Application Granted Date: 2014-05-06

Current Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc

Patent Number: CA2819049C

Intumescent, halogen-free, silicon-phosphorus-nitrogen based polymeric flame retardant

Abstract

This invention provides intumescent, halogen-free, polymeric, silicon-phosphorus-nitrogen (SPN) flame retardant, a process for their preparation, and systems, compositions and articles into which they are incorporated. The inventive intumescent, halogen-free, SPN
polymer compositions comprise polymers of Formula (I), which may afford good flame retardant performance at a lower loading compared to conventional phosphorus and nitrogen based intumescent flame retardant compositions.
(see formula I)

Application File Date: 2010-12-02

Application Granted Date: 2017-11-21

Current Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC

Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Segmentation:

Segmentation by Type:

  
Aluminum Hydroxide
  
Organo-Phosphorus Chemicals
  
Others (Nitrogen, Zinc, Magnesium hydroxide, and Borates)

Segmentation by Application:

  
Polyolefins
  
Epoxy resins
  
Unsaturated polyesters (UPE)
  
Poly-vinyl chloride (PVC)
  
Engineering thermoplastic (ETP)
  
Others (Rubber and Styrenics)


Key Market Players included in the report:


  
Akzo Nobel (Netherlands)
  
Albemarle Corporation (United States)
  
Apexical Inc. (USA)
  
BASF SE (Germany)
  
Bayer AG (Germany)
  
Celanese Corporation (USA)
  
Chemtura Corporation Limited (USA)
  
Clariant AG (Switzerland)
  
Daihachi Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. (Osaka)
  
Delamin Limited (United Kingdom)
  
Dic Corporation (Japan)
  
Dover Chemical Corp. (United States)
  
DowDuPont (United States)
  
DSM N.V. (Netherlands)
  
Dupont De Nemours Inc. (US)
  
Huber Engineered Materials
  
Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Israel)
  
Italmatch Chemicals s.p.a.(Italy)
  
Lanxess AG (Germany)
  
Nabaltec AG (Germany)
  
RPT Company (US)


Below are the key development related to Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market in 2020 and 2021.


May 2021: Huber to Fully Own Magnifin Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Business Huber has signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire their 50% ownership stake in their 50/50 joint venture. Atlanta-based J.M. Huber Corp. has signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita (RHIM) to acquire their 50% ownership stake in the companies’ non-halogenated flame retardants 50/50 joint venture, Magnifin Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG, . This transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021, pending regulatory approvals. Huber originally acquired its 50% ownership interest in Magnifin as part of the purchase of the Martinswerk operation from Albemarle in 2016. Located in Bergheim, Germany, Martinswerk became part of the Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) fire retardant additives strategic business unit, which produces a wide range of halogen-free products for flame retardant and smoke suppression applications and aluminum oxides. Source

May 2021: Alphagary, an Orbia Company, Acquires Majority Share Ownership in Shakun Polymers Private Limited in India. Alphagary, a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialty polymer compounds and a division of Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business group, announced that it will acquire majority share ownership of Shakun Polymers Private Limited (“Shakun”), a privately held and family-owned market leader in the production of compounds for the wire and cable markets in the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa.Subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in short order and represents an important strategic investment for Alphagary. With its investment, Alphagary is expanding its product and regional footprints as Shakun will continue to provide next-generation materials designed to meet the high safety and performance standards in Asia and Africa’s markets. As a direct complement to Alphagary’s specialty product offerings that support a connected world, Shakun’s product development focus is on halogen-free, flame-retardant compounds and PVC-based compounds for data and power cables. In addition, Shakun’s semi-conductive and cross-linkable compounds expand Alphagary’s portfolio, offer a growth platform and meet customer requirements. Source

January 2021: Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics. Acquisition will expand Ascends flame-retardant portfolio and European footprint. Ascend Performance Materials has purchased Eurostar Engineering Plastics, a France-based compounder with a broad portfolio of flame-retardant engineered plastics and expertise in halogen-free formulations. Source 

November 2020: Ampacet reveals halogen-free, flame retardant masterbatches. Ampacet now offers halogen-free flame retardant masterbatches, HALOFREE 709 and HALOFREE 229, featuring flame retardancy in polyethylene film at low addition rates and compliance with health and environmental safety protection regulations. The company says that its new masterbatches provide “excellent optics and film clarity”, and that they can be coloured with masterbatches from Ampacet’s colour portfolio. Ampacet HALOFREE 709 is rated “excellent” in flammability testing classifications including B2 (DIN4102), VTM0 (UL94), and Euroclass close equivalents. Meanwhile, Ampacet HALOFREE 229 has achieved flammability testing classifications including M1 (NFP 92-503). Both masterbatches comply with human health and safety protection regulations including ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements for risk optimization, environment legislation such as 94/62/EC (European Packaging and Packaging Waste directive) and ROHS; REACH and automotive norm VDA 232-101 (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List). Source

March 2020: Clariant and Lavergne Convert Ocean-Bound Plastics into Flame-Retardant Compounds. The fully recyclable compound based on ocean-bound plastics has successfully passed molding trials at part manufacturers and is commercially available. Chemicals company Clariant has teamed up with Lavergne, a producer of sustainable engineering resin from recycled ocean-bound plastics, to develop halogen-free, flame-retardant polyester compounds made from ocean-bound plastics. With the first grade already commercialized, the collaboration is supporting demand from major electrical and electronics brand owners for post-consumer recyclates that are flame retardant. Source