Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Analysis and Size

Halogen-free flame retardants are a class of substances that are combined with various end-use materials, including plastic, textiles, paints and coatings, to create products that are resistant to flames. Because they have superior chemical characteristics than halogen-containing compounds, which create caustic smoke during burning, halogen-free compounds are widely employed.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global halogen-free flame retardant market which was USD 5.79 billion in 2022, would rocket up to USD 11.63 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 9.12% during the forecast period. “Aluminum hydroxide” dominates the product type segment of the global halogen-free flame retardant market owing to the inexpensiveness and accessibility of aluminum hydroxides.

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Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Flame retardants without halogens are chemicals or additives added to a variety of materials to lessen their flammability and increase fire safety. Halogen-free substitutes do not include halogens (such as bromine or chlorine), unlike conventional flame retardants that do. Due to the possible negative effects on the environment and human health, the usage of flame retardants containing halogens has drawn criticism. Burning halogen-containing materials can create poisonous chemicals like dioxins and furans that are bad for both the environment and human health.  Halogen-free flame retardants try to solve these issues by providing substitutes that are thought to be safer and more eco-friendly.

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Dynamics

Drivers

• The stringent guidelines and norms for fire safety

Electric wire insulation in architecture and construction, as well as in transportation, is where flame retardants are most commonly used. Circuit boards, electronic housing, cables, and wire systems all need flame retardants. The need for halogen-free flame retardants is being driven by stringent fire safety regulations to stop flames from spreading in homes and businesses. Explosions and fire-related catastrophes are more likely now that there are more residential and commercial buildings. Due to this, several nations in North America and Europe have imposed stringent fire safety laws and procedures. To comply with these government restrictions, this has resulted in an increase in the usage of flame retardants throughout structures.

• People are becoming more aware of the hazardous pollutants released by fire

Particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide are all components of smoke (PM or soot).  Aldehydes, acid gases, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), benzene, toluene, styrene, metals, and dioxins are just a few of the other substances that smoke may include. Through interactions with the public, specialized campaigns, fire safety training, and other techniques, people are becoming more conscious of fire safety and its harmful emissions. People are beginning to act in a fire-safe manner, which lowers the likelihood of a fire starting. Additionally, knowing what to do in the event of a fire reduces the possibility of injuries or fatalities. The majority of people are aware of fire prevention strategies and practice them. Among these are fire retardants. As a result, the industry is growing as customers become more conscious of the hazardous pollutants released by fire.

Opportunities

• The development of stronger synergist chemicals

Compounds including aluminum/magnesium hydroxides, phosphorus, and zinc are added to the polymer blends to improve the efficacy of flame retardants. It is discovered that the combined impact of such blends in a polymer matrix is more effective than the effects of the chemicals operating independently.  Synergist blends lessen the toxicity of the flame retardant, lower the quantity of halogenated flame retardant by weight, and enhance its characteristics. Submicron particles may also contain flame retardants as additives or reactive agents to preserve the polymeric material's inherent characteristics.

Restraints/Challenges

• High-loading levels of mineral-based flame retardants

The high loading levels linked to mineral-based flame retardants are one of the main disadvantages of halogen-free flame retardants. To guarantee flame retardancy, flame retardants employed as fillers are placed heavily into the polymer matrix. However, excessive loading makes the final product denser and has lower mechanical (thermal stability) qualities. The practice of heavily incorporating fillers into polymers alters their rheological and chemical characteristics.

This Halogen-free flame retardant market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global halogen-free flame retardant market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In October 2022, fulfill the strict British Fire Standard BS 5852; part 1 for furniture, the American Chemicals Company FRX Innovations Inc. and China's Sichuan EM Technology Co Ltd. developed the world's first inherent flame-retardant upholstery fabric solution devoid of halogens. The answer is long-lasting and ecologically friendly
• In July 2022, combining their non-halogenated flame retardant additive knowledge, BASF SE and THOR GmbH are offering clients complete solutions that will improve the performance and sustainability of certain plastic compounds as well as adhere to strict fire safety regulations
• In June 2022,  safeguard structures and preserve lives in the case of fires, Plascoat PPA571 FR (Flame-Retardant), a new anti-corrosion coating solution, has been introduced by Axalta. The simultaneous threat of flames and poisonous gases, which represent a serious risk to human life and well-being, led Axalta to create this novel coating solution. Such coatings are fire-resistant and serve as a barrier to further harm brought on by the spread of flames. They may be employed in a variety of contexts.

Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Scope

The global halogen-free flame retardant market is segmented on the basis of product type, resin type, and end-users. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

PRODUCT TYPE

• Aluminum Hydroxide
• Organo-phosphorus Chemicals
• Others
• Nitrogen
• Zinc
• Magnesium Hydroxide
• Borates

RESIN TYPE

• Polyethylene
• Polypropylene
• Epoxy
• Unsaturated Polyesters
• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Styrenics
• Engineered Thermoplastics
• Rubber
• Others

END-USERS

• Electrical and Electronics
• Building and Construction
• Transportation
• Others

Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Halogen-free flame retardant market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, product type, resin type, and end-users as referenced above.

The countries covered in the global halogen-free flame retardant market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period of 2023-2030. This is owing to the significant market share China now holds and the region's rapid industrialization.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data. 

Competitive Landscape and Halogen-free flame retardant Market Share Analysis

The halogen-free flame retardant market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to halogen-free flame retardant market.

Some of the major players operating in the halogen-free flame retardant market are:

• J.M. Huber Corporation (U.S.)
• Clariant (Switzerland)
• LANXESS (Germany)
• Albemarle Corporation (U.S.)
• ICL (Israel)
• Nabaltec AG (Germany)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands)
• Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A. (Italy)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Dongying Jingdong Chemical Co. Ltd. (China)
• Kisuma Chemicals (Netherlands)
• Thor (U.K.)
• Sarex (India)
• RTP Company (U.S.)
• Celanese Corporation (U.S.)
• Amfine Chemical Corporation (U.S.)
• Arkema (France)
• KPL International Limited (India)
• Axipolymer Incorporation (Canada)

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