Flame retardant chemicals are added to products to prevent or delay their ignition. These chemicals can be in the form of a gas, liquid, or solid, and are added to products during the manufacturing process.
There are many different types of flame retardant chemicals, each with its own unique properties and applications. The most common flame retardants are halogenated organic compounds, which contain one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). Halogenated organic compounds are highly effective at delaying or preventing the ignition of combustible materials.