Safeguarding flammable materials from ignition and rapidly spreading fires has become increasingly important over recent decades. This rising demand is primarily fueled by the expansion of the global economy, especially within sectors that incorporate flame-retardant materials into their products, such as electrical and electronic equipment, vehicles, and buildings. Flame retardants save lives, safeguard property, and protect the environment by helping to prevent the outbreak of fires. Most potentially flammable organic materials can be treated with flame retardants to reduce their likelihood of igniting and spreading fire. Consequently, the application of flame retardants is crucial in preventing fires. However, even though flame retardants play a crucial role in fire prevention, they would likely not be widely utilized today without legal mandates.

three primary contributing factors: flammability, fire propagation, and thermal emission smoke density toxicity from smoke

These main features make them suitable for use in all industries by which these qualities are especially sought after, as transport (land, sea, air) and construction
secondary properties such as mechanical properties, durability  heat aging and weathering remain largely unchanged and flame retardant performance can be maintained.