Fire-retardant paper has flame-retardant properties and will be charred in case of fire, but will not burn. It is made from asbestos, or paper is treated with a suitable flame retardant.

The collective term for non-combustible paper.

It has flame-retardant properties and can be charred in case of fire, but does not burn. It is made from asbestos, or paper is treated with a suitable flame retardant.

Commonly used organic flame retardants are aromatic high bromine compounds (tetrabromobisphenol A, TBPA), halogen-containing aliphatic phosphate (tetrahydroxymethyl phosphorous chloride, THPC), chlorinated paraffin, phosphorus-containing resin, etc.

Inorganic flame retardants include ammonium sulfamate, diammonium phosphate-borax-boric acid, antimony trioxide, water glass and so on. Mixtures of the above-mentioned organic flame retardants and inorganic flame retardants can also be used.

It is suitable for use in construction, insulation and telecommunications.