Tesa introduces new flame-retardant adhesive tapes

Tesa is launching an assortment of flame-retardant adhesive tapes. In the event of a fire, these new Tesa flameXtinct adhesive tapes self-extinguish after a short time, and they are completely halogen-free.

To guarantee public health and property protection, fire protection regulations are of particular importance in many sectors, including aviation, rail transport, shipping, and logistics. These regulations set precise standards for manufacturing processes and all integrated materials, such as adhesive tapes, used in sophisticated assembly applications of various components. The use of flame retardants is an essential part of the fire safety standard because they may delay or reduce the spread of fire.

Thus, the Tesa flameXtinct assortment was developed including targeted fire protection properties. The tapes meet all current requirements according to UL94 and FMVSS 302; they self-extinguish after a short time and are halogen-free. Therefore, in the event of a fire, less toxic smoke is produced, which is the main source of health hazards in fires. Also, by not using halogenated flame retardants, Tesa is fully in line with international guidelines that are increasingly limiting the use of flame retardants containing bromine or chlorine.

Tesa flameXtinct is currently available as fleece and film carrier, PE foam adhesive tape or as an acrylate core adhesive tape in various thicknesses. The assortment is said to be ideal for mounting lightweight elements or permanently bonding components such as mirrors or strips. With its flame-retardant properties, Tesa flameXtinct is a safe solution for a great variety of sectors and industries where fire protection plays an important role.

“Our goal was to bring a strongly adhesive, flame-retardant and halogen-free adhesive tape onto the market that may be used across all industries,” says Andreas Walkembach, head of industrial trade and converting for Europe at Tesa. “During the development process, we soon realised that Tesa flameXtinct is an innovative solution for significantly improving fire protection, especially for applications in aviation, on ships, in commercial and special vehicles or in rail transport.

“The products were extensively tested by our development team and comply with all important regulations. The feedback from our first customer talks is consistently positive. We are confident that on the market the assortment will catch on.”