About us
PyraStop™ is an emerging supplier of novel high-performing fire-retardant (FR) additives for the polymer industry in the United States. We develop solutions using our halogen-free, non toxic and environmentally friendly FR additives for different polymer applications. PyraStop continuously strives for new solutions to address the needs of markets that include Automotive, Electronics, Consumer Goods, Fabrics and Wearables.
Our Vision
Be an innovative company recognized for timely deliverance of cost effective and sustainable Fire-Retardant Solutions that are safe for both humans and the environment
Our Mission
We are a technology based materials company focused on developing novel fire-retardant solutions for the polymer based industries that serve a variety of markets ranging from Automotive to Textiles. Backed with over six decades of experience, we are committed to providing our customers with FR solutions that help them meet and stay ahead of the growing global regulations surrounding fire retardant solutions.
PyraStop: Fire Preventive Solutions
Thermoplastic polymers are modified to improve fire resistance by blending with flame retardant (FR) materials. It is widely accepted that the ideal FR solution would be for the thermoplastic polymer to be inherently fire-resistant. This can be accomplished by
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Modifying the polymer structure (e.g. Kevlar)
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Compounding the resin with an FR polymer would be
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Compatible with the host polymer
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Stable – thermal, chemical, and mechanical - at the processing (fiber forming) conditions
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Cost-effective - achieve FR efficiency at low levels (10 – 15%)
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Even the most efficient non-halogenic fire-retardant solutions in the market today have limitations as they are vulnerable to leaching and blooming. This is because the fire-retardant solutions are all small molecules in a giant polymeric host and have a much higher volatility than the host polymer. The kinetic energy of the FR molecules results in their blooming to the surface and evaporation or interacting with solvent molecules and leaching out. Both result in loss of FR activity of the host polymer over time.
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PyraStop PyraCat™ family of FR polymers addresses this weakness of conventional FR compounded polymers, by melt blending it with the polymer using a compounding extrusion process. The formed by this melt-mixed blend would have the polymeric chains of the host polymer co-mingled or entangled with the polymeric chains of our FR polymer. Additionally, being a polymer, PyraCat has low volatility and lower leaching propensity.
Our innovative polymer sets a new industry standard for enhancing fire prevention along with long-term sustainability.
The Future of PyraStop Fire Retardant
PYRASTOP ZONE POLYMER SCIENTISTS HAVE DEVELOPED AN INNOVATIVE HALOGEN-FREE NEW POLYMER THAT PREVENTS THE ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMAGING USE OF DANGEROUS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS.
WHAT WE DO
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Continually enhance the performance of our existing products through R&D at our labs in San Marcos TX
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Develop new, proprietary high-performance FR polymers to meet market needs
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Global patent filings for our innovative products
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Collaborate with leading Universities to develop innovative solutions to address growing stringent FR performance requirements
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Build partnerships with Industry leaders
WHY CHOOSE US
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Our innovative FR polymers will enable you to differentiate from your competitors
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The new emerging technology will provide new capabilities to the industry
