Anti-Dripping Agent vs Flame Retardant: Are They the Same?

No. An anti-dripping agent and a flame retardant differ in both their fundamental purpose and working mechanism. A flame retardant helps prevent ignition or slow flame propagation, while an anti-dripping agent controls the molten droplets produced when plastic burns. In many flame-retardant formulations, the two additives work together rather than replace each other. What […]
