What are phosphate ester flame retardants?
Phosphate ester flame retardants are human-made chemicals that are typically liquids at room temperature, although some are solids. They are made up of groups of chemicals with similar properties but different structures. Phosphate esters are added to consumer and industrial products in order to reduce flammability.? They are used in plasticizers, hydraulic fluids, solvents, extraction agents, antifoam agents, and coatings for electronics.