One of the methods for reducing the flammability of plastics is to modify them by introducing special chemical additives called flame retardants. Their structure contains atoms of such elements as chlorine, bromine, phosphorus, nitrogen, boron or aluminium, which improve the material’s fire resistance. PCC Group offers a wide range of flame retardants, which can be used for such purposes as the flame retardation of polyurethane foams. They bear the pictogram “Increase in foam flame retardancy”.
In the face of challenges relating to sustainable production and consumption, one of PCC Group’s priorities in the field of extending its portfolio is to develop a range of products that match the green chemistry trend. In times when the industry is increasingly aware and responsible for the environment and climate change, a particular focus on ‘green’ and ecological production becomes more important than ever before. Taking part in the green transformation of global chemical industry, PCC Group offers a new product segment: PCC Greenline®. These products address the demand of many companies operating in various industrial sectors, where PCC Group is one of the links in the supply chain.
The PCC Group products marked with the pictogram “OEKO-TEX® List of accepted ACPs” belong to the group of raw materials included in the list of Active Chemical Products (ACPs) published by the OEKO-TEX® association. These substances are fully safe for humans and can be used in the production of finished products that meet the stringent requirements of the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification.
OEKO-TEX® is the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology. Raw materials are included in the prestigious ACPs list based on the evaluation of toxicology experts. As a result, they can be safely used in finished products that meet the requirements for the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. Examples of such products include coated fabrics that come into direct contact with human skin. Product safety assessment by OEKO-TEX® is carried out in accordance with applicable European regulations and is monitored on an ongoing basis. In case of scientific discoveries that could disqualify a product included in the ACPs list as safe, the association has the right to remove it from the list.