Emerald Innovation® 5000
A global leader in flame retardants:
Innovative, reliable and sustainable
Next-generation polymeric flame retardant for sustainable fire protection
Emerald Innovation® 5000 is our newly developed, true polymeric, melt-blendable flame retardant that sets a new benchmark for sustainability and performance in polymers. Designed as an advanced alternative to decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) and other small-molecule brominated flame retardants, it enables manufacturers and compounders to meet today’s most demanding fire-safety and regulatory standards across established and emerging markets – including UL 94 V-0, Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT 775 °C), FMVSS 302, ISO 3795, DIN 75200, IEC 60695, EN 45545, the Canada DBDPE Restriction (2025), Australia DBDPE Ban Proposal (2027), and the US EPA TSCA PBT Regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we answer the most frequently asked questions round about flame retardants ( You can also watch some answers to important questions on the topic in explanatory videos by expert Dr Jürgen H. Troitzsch on Youtube and also the the videos of Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association North America).The term “flame retardant” describes a wide range of substances used to prevent or slow down a fire. Flame retardants are simply additives that are incorporated into materials that burn easily, in order to prevent ignition or slow down a fire. Therefore, flame retardants help to prevent fires, or if started slow down fire spread, reduce heat release, smoke formation and toxic fire effluents. Most importantly, they enhance the time available for safe escape. This can mean the difference between life and injury or even death.
In contrast, Emerald Innovation® 5000 has a polymeric backbone, meaning its large molecular size and low volatility make it far more stable in the polymer matrix.
Thanks to this polymeric structure and melt-blendable nature, Emerald Innovation® 5000 offers processibility in various polymers and low dust generation during handling and compounding.
This translates into superior long-term performance, cleaner processing, and enhanced mechanical properties of the finished part.
Emerald Innovation® 5000 also shows exceptionally low mobility and high permanence in the polymer matrix, preventing migration or blooming over the long life cycle of the end product.
In application tests, Emerald Innovation® 5000 demonstrates high flame-retardant efficiency – achieving UL 94 V-0 ratings in ABS and polypropylene– while maintaining mechanical properties and melt flow. Its broad processing window and high thermal stability make it suitable for a wide range of polymers including ABS, HIPS, PP, and PE.
Typical end uses include electronic housings, automotive components, and industrial equipment where long-term material stability, mechanical integrity, and environmental compliance are essential.
With its sustainable design, improved handling, and outstanding technical performance, Emerald Innovation® 5000 enables the next generation of flame-retardant plastics, combining advanced fire safety with lasting value and regulatory peace of mind.
Technical Competence Centers
El Dorado, Arkansas
Our chemical engineering laboratory in El Dorado specializes in process development of both existing and new flame retardants. Our new and modern test facility allows us not only to understand existing and new processes, but also to supply potential customers with the required new product quantities for their applications.
