Market Overview
The Global Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 8.58% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Non-halogenated flame retardants are chemicals applied to materials to prevent the start or slow the growth of a fire. It has been widely used in many consumer and industrial products. They are used in furnishings, such as foam, upholstery, carpets, mattresses, curtains, and fabric blinds; in electrical and electronic devices, such as computers, phones, laptops, televisions, and household appliances, plus wires and cables. Halogenated compounds are one of the most commonly used classes of flame retardants.
However, halogenated flame retardants are environmentally persistent and generate toxic, corrosive gases that threaten air and water ecosystems during combustion. Therefore, the shift towards substituting toxic halogenated flame retardants with more-ecofriendly and less poisonous alternatives has increased the demand for non-halogen flame retardants.
Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | 8.58% |
| Segments Covered | By Type, By Application, By End-User, and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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Market Dynamics
Rising applications and regulations of many federal and state agencies over flame retardants in electrical goods manufacturing drive the market. Also, stringent regulations over toxic halogenated flame retardants drive the market. However, the dominance of halogenated flame retardants restraints the market.
Rising applications and regulations of many federal and state agencies over flame retardants in electrical goods manufacturing drive the market
Underwriters Laboratories, a typical new American home, contains thirty flammable synthetic substances, especially electrical items. Since these materials are often susceptible to hotter fires, the need for effective fire prevention and suppression in modern homes is more important than ever. Many state and federal agencies and various private industries have adopted flammability requirements that can practically be met only through flame-retardant chemicals.
Penta, the Phosphorus, Inorganic, and Nitrogen (PINs) Flame Retardants Association is a Sector Group within Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, representing non-halogenated flame retardants. The flame retardants are applied in key electrical and electronic application areas like housings, cables, connectors and switches, and printed wiring boards.
Moreover, Pinfa has developed a whole toolbox of (non-halogenated) PIN flame retardant chemistries that is now available. The chemistries are designed to respond to current expectations of sustainable fire safety with environmentally friendly flame retardants.
Stringent regulations over the use of toxic halogenated flame retardants drive the market
Halogenated flame retardants are environmentally persistent and generate toxic, corrosive gases that threaten air and water ecosystems during combustion. They can also bioaccumulate or build up in people and animals over time. People are exposed to flame retardants in various ways, including consumer products in the home, car, airplane, and workplace, including diet and house dust. Children may be especially vulnerable to the toxic effects because their brains and other organs are still developing. Proximity to the floor and hand-to-mouth behavior increase children's potential to be exposed to flame retardants. Researchers have found that children have higher concentrations of flame retardants in their bodies than adults.
As a result, several governments and organizations, from the European Union (EU) to states like Washington, Maine, and Oregon, have created restrictions and bans on specific halogenated flame retardants. There is, therefore, an immediate necessity to replace these halogenated flame retardants with more environmentally compatible alternative materials, i.e., non-halogenated flame retardants such as high-purity grades of Magnesium Hydroxide.
The dominance of halogenated flame retardants restraints the market
Despite governments' stringent regulations over halogenated flame retardants and concerns about their toxic effects on people's health and animals, halogenated flame retardants still dominate the field. For instance, as per ICL Innovation, bromine-and phosphorus-based flame retardants are considered the two most efficient flame retardant families, constituting approximately 55% of total flame retardant usage value. It is used in many consumer goods, including furniture, electronics, building materials, and others.
Therefore, it is difficult for non-halogenated flame retardants to penetrate the market and dominate halogenated ones.
COVID-19 Impact on Market
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction sector has increased. From building hospitals to donating lifesaving equipment, the industry has significantly responded to the crisis. The building & construction sector represents 13 percent of the global GDP and unlocking currently constrained labor availability could help drive recovery while approaching the most pressing construction-related needs.
But the industry has also suffered as construction sites in several countries have shut down. Most places that are open have faced disturbed supply chains and operational restrictions. Such disturbance has been reflected in financial indexes in public engineering, construction, and building materials (ECB) companies that have dropped significantly more than average.
Market Segmentation Analysis
Based on end-user, the non-halogenated flame retardants market is segmented into building & construction, electrical & electronics, transportation, textile and furnishings, and others.
Household fires are one of the primary causes of the loss of human life. Non-halogenated flame retardants are widely used in building materials and products such as structural insulation, essentially to strict fire safety regulations. The structural insulation includes polystyrene foam boards and rigid polyurethane (PU) foam panels. Moreover, non-halogenated flame retardants find applications in polyolefin foams. They are used in buildings for the HVAC applications, such as thermal insulation for pipes and sound insulation.
Globally, various fire standards are driving the market for non-halogenated flame retardants. With the increasing environmental concerns related to flame retardants, the applications for non-halogenated flame retardants have been increasing significantly. Phosphorus-based flame retardants are mostly used as non-halogenated flame retardants in polyurethane (PU) foams, especially liquid substances. The flame retardants used for rigid PU foams are available in three forms: additive liquid flame retardants, reactive liquid flame retardants, and solid flame retardants.
Moreover, the global construction industry is growing. The Asia-Pacific is witnessing huge investment in the construction sector due to numerous market opportunities available in these markets, the increasing demand for residential houses, and the growing population.
Market Geographical Share
The Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa based on geography.
The Europe region is anticipated to dominate the global market. The German economy is the biggest in Europe and fifth in the world. The German electronic industry is Europe's greatest and the fifth-biggest globally. The electrical and hardware industry represented over 10% of the German mechanical creation and about 3% of the nation's (GDP). In addition, the electrical and gadgets industry represented around 23% of the whole FDI of the country.
The German automotive industry represented around 20% of the comprehensive income of German enterprises. Germany represented roughly 30% of all out-traveler vehicles made in the European locale. Sixteen of the world's 100 top car providers are situated in Germany. The country's top-notch R&D foundation and complete industry esteem chain combination establish a grounded auto climate. It empowers organizations to create and embrace the state of the art advancements. The nation additionally has the biggest number of OEM plants in Europe, with 41 get-togethers and motor creation establishes that add to 33% of the all-out auto-creation in Europe.
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Companies and Competitive Landscape
The non-halogenated flame Retardants Market is competitive with the presence of local as well as global companies. Some of the key players contributing to the market's growth include Clariant AG, Nabaltec AG, Huber Engineered Materials, BASF SE, ICL, Lanxess AG, Israel Chemicals Ltd., and Italmatch Chemicals s.p.a., Dupont De Nemours Inc., RPT Company, among others. The major players are adopting several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to the global growth of the non-halogenated flame retardants market.
Clariant AG
Overview: Clariant AG is a Swiss multinational specialty chemicals company headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland. The company operates in four business areas: care chemicals (consumer and industrial), natural resources (oil & mining, minerals), catalysis, and plastics & coatings.
Product Portfolio: Clariant AG offers non-halogenated, phosphorus-based flame retardants under the brand name Exolit®. The range is based on phosphorus instead of halogens like bromine or chlorine and offers non-toxic, more eco-compatible solutions
Key Developments:
- In April 2016, Clariant AG exhibited Exolit® OP and Exolit AP lines of halogen-free flame retardants at UTECH 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Exolit range provides environmentally compatible fire protection for a wide range of applications.
