Funzionano AS develops hybrid nanoparticles that enhance material properties such as flame retardancy, hydrophobicity, and gas barrier efficiency for plasticized PVC applications. Their D-PYRE™ flame retardant is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly solution that addresses the need for safer, more effective fire protection in plastic materials.
Funding
$5.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Plasticized PVC applications require additives to enhance material properties, but traditional solutions often involve toxic substances that pose environmental and health risks. Existing flame retardants may not be effective enough or may compromise other desirable properties of the PVC material.
Solution
Funzionano AS offers D-PYRE™, a non-toxic, environmentally friendly flame retardant based on hybrid nanoparticle technology, specifically designed for plasticized PVC. This solution enhances flame retardancy without compromising other material properties. D-PYRE™ addresses the need for safer and more effective fire protection in plastic materials, providing an alternative to traditional, potentially harmful additives. The technology behind D-PYRE™ was developed over 15 years at SINTEF, a Norwegian research institution.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of plasticized PVC products seeking safer, more effective, and environmentally friendly flame retardant solutions.
Features
- Hybrid nanoparticle technology for enhanced material properties
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly flame retardant
- POSS (Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane) based formulation
- Specifically designed for plasticized PVC applications
- Enhances flame retardancy without compromising other material properties