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Safer wood starts with borate flame retardants

:: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Safer wood starts with borate flame retardants
Recent building fires have renewed attention on fire safety in modern construction. See how borate flame retardants improve fire performance in wood products used across residential and commercial buildings.

Firebrake ZB: A cost-effective ATO alternative

:: Friday, November 1, 2024 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Firebrake ZB: A cost-effective ATO alternative
Facing high costs with antimony oxide? Discover how Firebrake ZB reduces reliance on ATO while delivering superior fire retardancy.

Zinc Borates for Fire Retardancy, Safety, and Performance

:: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Zinc Borates for Fire Retardancy, Safety, and Performance
Polymer producers face a range of challenges as they strive to find a balance of safety, sustainability, and quality in their products. Firebrake products offer a multifunctional solution.s that our team members make every day.

U.S. Borax is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving our customers with more than 1,200 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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