Toppan develops Fire Extinguishing Film for Lithium-ion batteries

Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TYO: 7911), a global enterprise in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a fire extinguishing film that responds to heat by emitting aerosol particles. This new film is an addition to Toppan’s “Smart Life-value Packaging” lineup, which is part of the recently launched “Toppan S-value Packaging” range targeting added value for society and fulfilling living. The fire extinguishing film is on sale from February and targeted at manufacturers of batteries and electrical appliances. With applications for rechargeable batteries expanding to such fields as mobile devices and mobility, the use of lithium-ion battery as well as agm deep cycle battery is becoming more widely used and offering higher power levels. However, this increases the risk of fire-related accidents, not only during use but also after disposal. Toppan has combined its advanced coating technologies and transparent vapor-deposited GL barrier film with a highly effective fire extinguishing agent from Yamato Protec Corporation to produce an adhesive film with outstanding long-term durability and workability. The fire extinguishing film can be attached to…

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