Clariant has introduced a new flame retardant featuring an enhanced sustainability profile, designed for use in polyurethane (PU) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam applications. Melamine, a widely used material in fire protection applications, was designated as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) in 2023. In response, Clariant has developed Exolit AP 422 A, a melamine-free alternative. The company stated that it has been developing the new ammonium polyphosphate over the pa

Henkel has reached a significant sustainability milestone by achieving carbon-neutral production at its flagship Adhesive Technologies manufacturing facilities in Kurkumbh, India, and Gebkim, Türkiye, marking a major step towards its goal of decarbonising global operations by 2030.

Biesterfeld Partners with Osaka Soda to Expand Specialty Elastomer Portfolio in the UK and Ireland

Clariant has completed its CHF 100 million investment in its Daya Bay facility, with the second production line becoming fully operational in November.

Omya, a global leader in minerals and speciality materials with operations across more than 50 countries, has introduced Omyaloop FC, a certified 100% recycled functional additive designed for polymer and construction applications.

BASF is reinforcing its position in plastic additive solutions by expanding production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS products.

In 2025, global flame retardant (FR) consumption in polyurethane foams was largely shaped by evolving regulatory pressures and shifting chemical safety standards. Asia-Pacific (APAC) remained the largest regional market at nearly 40%, supported by its extensive polyurethane production base and continued use of cost‑effective halogenated FRs such as TCPP.

Global blowing agent (BA) consumption in polyurethane foams reached ~900,000 tonnes in 2025, with demand shaped primarily by insulation needs, regulatory pressures and the rapid transition to low‑GWP technologies.

The transition from CFCs to low global warming potential (low-GWP) blowing agents is transforming the global foam and insulation industry. Blowing agents are chemicals used to create the cellular structure in foam materials such as polyurethane and polystyrene, which are widely used in construction insulation, refrigeration appliances, automotive components and packaging. Traditionally used blowing agents have raised environmental concerns due to their contribution to greenho

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of its two-volume study on the global market for additives. Blowing agents are covered in Volume 1 and flame retardants in Volume 2.

BASF announced that their Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) plant in Shanghai is eligible to produce Elastollan Flame‑Retardant (FR) TPU grade, providing a omprehensive portfolio of flame-retardant solutions including both FHF and FR grades.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

Flame retardant consumption across the Americas PU industry is demonstrating sustained long-term growth, increasing from 155,400 tonnes in 2019 to a projected 186,400 tonnes by 2030, representing an overall increase of approximately 20% over the period.

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced its strategic joint venture with FUHUA, focused on developing innovative non-halogenated flame retardants.

Omya, a leading global minerals and chemicals company, has launched a new business unit focused on the sales and distribution of specialty materials....

Stricter EU fire-safety and chemical laws are boosting demand for advanced, halogen-free flame retardants in polyurethane foams. As older systems phase out, phosphorus- and nitrogen-based solutions lead growth. EMEA demand is projected to rise over 25% by 2030, driven by safer, sustainable innovations in construction and insulation applications.

Arkema has underscored its strong commitment to the North American polyurethane (PU) foam insulation market with the launch and expansion...

Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer...

1 st Edition IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of its two-volume study on the global market...

Production has commenced at Arkema's Calvert City, Kentucky manufacturing facility for Forane 1233zd, or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene....