Fire Retardant Polyurethane: VeriQuel®, Advanced Flame Retardant Solutions

With VeriQuel®, ICL provides advanced flame retardant (FR) solutions for polyurethane applications. These highly effective FRs act as a drop-in replacements for TCPP (tris (1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate) & TDCP (tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate), meeting multiple fire safety standards.   

VeriQuel® is a reactive all phosphorus line of flame retardant solutions developed by ICL for rigid and flexible polyurethane products used extensively in the building and construction industry, as well as automotive applications. 

Background: The Evolving Needs of Fire Retardants in Polyurethane

TCPP and TDCP are facing growing regulatory pressures, and therefore it is becoming abundantly clear that polyurethane foam applications need a new and more sustainable flame retardant solution. The building & construction and automotive industry regulations do not compromise when it comes to fire safety, especially since these materials are used to build structures and vehicles that serve as living and working environments. These applications include combustion resistant spray foam, PIR roof and sheathing panels and automotive foams, which have traditionally used TCPP and TDCP as flame retardants. 

The Right Choice: Safety and Sustainability with VeriQuel® Fire Retardants

ICL develops innovative FR solutions that lead safe progress, while addressing urgent sustainability challenges. Advancing quality of life is a top priority for ICL's flame retardant division, as evident in products that offer optimal fire protection alongside reducing potential for environmental exposure. This vision has turned into reality with VeriQuel® - an advanced line of flame-retardant solutions for combustion resistant insulation and automotive foam products that exhibit high-levels of fire safety while eliminating potential exposures to humans and the environment. 

Right for People, Right for Planet, Right for Progress

Here are several reasons VeriQuel® is the ideal fire retardant for polyurethane:

• Advanced: VeriQuel® has the ability to act as a seamless drop-in replacement for TCPP & TDCP flame retardants.

• Reactive: VeriQuel® is a line of reactive flame retardants, which means that they are bound to the polymer of the products they are protecting. 

• Sustainable: As halogen-free, phosphorous-based flame retardant solutions that eliminate potential FR migration, VeriQuel® is the ultimate sustainable FR choice for polyurethane applications in the building & construction and automotive industries. 

• Standards Compliance: Thanks to VeriQuel's properties, the VeriQuel® product portfolio is capable of meeting multiple fire safety standards and regulations – giving both manufacturers and end-users the peace of mind they deserve.

Meet the VeriQuel® family: Innovative flame retardants for polyurethane applications:

VeriQuel® represents a line of flame retardant solutions that can be used in a variety of polyurethane applications. Safer and more advanced, VeriQuel® represents the future of flame retardant technology:

• VeriQuel® R100: VeriQuel® R100 is a phosphorus-based, reactive flame retardant that is fully aligned with the building and construction market's need for high-performance, energy conserving polyurethane insulation. An excellent TCPP replacement, VeriQuel® R100 is designed for use in PIR roof and wall insulation, closed cell spray foam insulation, and other rigid polyurethane foam. VeriQuel® R100’s reactive chemistry makes it the sustainable choice for architects, builders and property owners.

• VeriQuel® F100: VeriQuel® F100 is a phosphorus-based, reactive flame retardant designed for use as an effective TDCP replacement in flexible polyurethane foam. When incorporated in certain flexible slabstock foam formulations for flame lamination applications in automobiles, VeriQuel® F100 assists automotive manufacturers in meeting fire safety, VOC and emissions standards, while also addressing strict humid heat ageing requirements. 

Achieving safety and sustainability in polyurethane applications

In today's world, flame retardants that address environmental and health concerns are becoming increasingly popular – and for good reason. As regulations become more stringent, ICL deploys inventive R&D to develop next-generation flame retardants that raise the benchmark for fire safety. 

“VeriQuel® R100 and F100 flame retardants position rigid and flexible polyurethane foams in building & construction and automotive applications for a future where product sustainability is just as important as fire safety," concludes Greg Symes, ICL's FR Marketing Director for Building & Construction. "These next generation solutions are technically proven and commercially available now.”

For more information on VeriQuel® flame retardants, please contact Greg Symes: [email protected]

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