- 26 November 2007 -
Songwon develops flame retardants
Korean company Songwon has introduced a number of new halogen-free flame retardants.

- 27 September 2007 -
Albemarle improves processability of flame retardant
Albemarle Corporation has developed a new generation of its ATH flame retardants.

- 21 August 2007 -
Halogen-free FR materials designed for various applications
DSM Engineering Plastics adds to range.

- 29 June 2007 -
Extrusion grade of FR compound launched
Compound for cable ducting on London Underground.

- 1 March 2007 -
O'Neil Color and Compounding launches three new flame retardants
Faralloy PS155, Faraprene 915 and Faralloy PP183 introduced.

- 20 February 2007 -
Halogen-free flame retardants launched
PolyOne adds to its Bergadur™ PBT range.

- 9 February 2007 -
New intumescent from Budenheim
Halogen-free flame retardant for thermoplastic polymers.

- 6 February 2007 -
Italmatch introduces new phosphorus-based flame retardants
Phoslite family for use in engineering polymers.

- 20 July 2006 -
Chemture improves Firemaster range
Chemtura Corporation has introduced Firemaster® 600 and Firemaster 602, two new flame retardants for flexible polyurethane foam that are approximately 10% more efficient than Firemaster 550 and Firemaster 552.

- 30 March 2006 -
Süd-Chemie and Dolder launch nanocomposite compounds and masterbatches
Süd-Chemie AG of Munich, Germany and Swiss company Dolder AG are to market nanocomposite compounds and masterbatches based on nanoclays in Europe.

- 2 March 2006 -
European Commission, UK and France block Swedish attempt to bad Deca-BDE
The European Commission and the UK government have submitted ‘Detailed Opinions’ against the government of Sweden’s attempt to adopt a partial ban on the flame retardant Deca-BDE.

- 9 February 2006 -
Flame retardant system developed for films
US-based Polymer Products Company has developed a semi-transparent flame retardant system Endura FR-6973 for film that provides enhanced visibility and more vibrant colours.