Following the publication of the Functional Additives report in 1994, Rapras Industry Analysis Group has published a new report which examines the changes in the nature and technologies of fire retardant systems used in the complete range of plastics and rubber materials.

The major topics within the report are: Methods used to achieve flame retardancy; Newer additives developed for the market; Technological, environmental and legislative pressures; Trends in the use of specific additives; Demand for flame retardant materials; Smoke and fume suppression.