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If you work with plastics, PVC flooring, synthetic leather, cables, or foam products, you may have heard about flame retardants. But if the terms “TPP,” “plasticizing flame retardant,” or “ATO” sound unfamiliar, this article explains the new LANXESS product in plain language.

First, the Basic Problem

Many plastic products need two things at the same time:

1. Flexibility – so the material is soft and easy to process (this is done by additives called plasticizers).
2. Fire resistance – so the material does not catch fire easily or produce too much smoke (this is done by flame retardants).

Some chemicals can do both jobs at once. These are called plasticizing flame retardants. One common type has been based on phosphate esters, which often contain a substance called triphenyl phosphate (TPP).

Why TPP is Becoming a Problem

TPP is under increasing regulatory and customer pressure in many markets. Companies that make plastic products are being asked to reduce or eliminate it. At the same time, they still need the material to remain flexible and fire-resistant.

This is where the new platform from LANXESS comes in.

What LANXESS Has Launched

In August 2026, the German specialty chemicals company LANXESS introduced a new platform called Disflamoll® Advance.

The main feature of this platform is that the products contain extremely low levels of TPP — less than 0.1%.

In simple terms: LANXESS has created a new generation of additives that still make plastics flexible and fire-resistant, but with almost no TPP.

What Else Does It Offer?

According to the company, Disflamoll Advance products also:

• Maintain strong flame retardancy (help prevent fire)
• Suppress smoke well
• Can help reduce or completely remove another chemical called antimony trioxide (ATO), which is often used together with flame retardants
• Improve processing (make manufacturing smoother)
• Have a lower carbon footprint — up to 40% lower than older alternatives — because renewable energy and raw materials are used in production

The First Product: Disflamoll Advance OT

The first product under this new platform is called Disflamoll® Advance OT.

It is designed for polar polymer systems. In practical terms, this means materials such as:

• Flexible PVC (used in flooring, tarpaulins, synthetic leather)
• Insulation foams
• Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU)
• Synthetic rubbers
• Cellulose esters

So if your company makes any of these products and is worried about TPP regulations, this is the grade LANXESS is offering first.

Why This Matters

Many manufacturers are caught between two pressures:

• Customers and regulations want less TPP and more sustainable materials
• They still need the same level of flexibility, fire safety, and processing performance

Disflamoll Advance is LANXESS’s attempt to solve this conflict. It aims to give formulators a way to meet stricter rules without sacrificing the technical performance they already rely on.

Bottom Line for Someone New to the Topic

• Traditional plasticizing flame retardants often contain TPP, which is becoming restricted.
• LANXESS has launched Disflamoll Advance — a new family of additives with almost no TPP (less than 0.1%).
• The first product, Disflamoll Advance OT, is meant for flexible PVC, foams, TPU, and similar materials.
• It still provides flame resistance, smoke control, and plasticizing effect, while also offering a lower carbon footprint.

In short, it is a next-generation additive designed for companies that need to stay compliant with changing rules while keeping their products safe and workable.