The average temperature of the Earth is increasing every year. In order to cope with this global warming problem, countries around the world are trying to reduce carbon emissions, which are the main cause of warming. , Fossils with high carbon emissions The use of new and renewable energy to replace fuel is being recommended.

Following this trend, energy such as electricity and energy has received attention as next-generation energy, >With active support from the government, many products such as hybrid and electric vehicles are being introduced to the public.

However, since it is still in its early stages, there are some areas that require improvement. To use electrical energy, a lithium-ion battery must be installed, but problems such as overcharging and overheating of the battery can cause fire >. Korea Flame Retardant Technology, as a fire extinguishing device specialist specializing in invasive fire extinguishing agents, is leading domestic technological innovation by developing fire extinguishing agents with excellent adaptability to extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires in line with the global market.< /span>. I met with Hwang In-cheon, CEO of Korea Flame Retardant Technology, and talked about it..

Please introduce the company.

You probably know that putting out a fire early is the best way to prevent a large fire. Korea Flame Retardant Technology is a fire extinguishing equipment specialist with eco-friendly flame retardant technology. It researches, develops, and sells convenient and safe simple fire extinguishers that allow all citizens to easily extinguish the initial fire..

The most common fire extinguisher we are familiar with is the powder type. Because it is a powder type, it is heavy and its use requires difficult preparation steps, such as removing pins and adjusting the direction. Also, Because the powder type hardens if not used for a long time, there are cases where fire extinguishers cannot be used in emergency situations, resulting in casualties span>.

After hearing this story 20years ago, I decided to make a fire extinguisher that even disabled or elderly people could easily use, like mosquito repellent or fly repellent, so I founded my company. It was done. Recently, times have changed and the use of chemical products and lithium-ion battery products have increased, generating greater energy in the event of a fire. Nowadays, when extinguishing a fire, liquid fire extinguishers that not only block oxygen but also require cooling are needed, so we are introducing products that fit the trend based on technology..

Introducing the main products

Korea Flame Retardant Technology's representative product is Elephant 119. This product is a lithium battery-specific fire extinguishing device using an impregnating fire extinguishing agent. , A fire suppression test is performed after thermal runaway of the lithium-ion battery module. Developed and improved fire extinguishing agent based on data from more than 20 trials, resulting in excellent adaptability to lithium-ion batteries. It has.

Not only that, it has currently been patented in Korea and the U.S. and is currently pending patent applications in China and Europe. Compared to existing products with lithium-ion battery-only fire extinguishers on the market, they have a relatively superior cooling and suffocation effect and have the advantage of being able to quickly extinguish thermal runaway with much less chemical.< span>. This is a product that is attracting attention from many parts of the world, including Europe, which is strict about safety, as it won the gold medal at the 2023 2023 Geneva International Invention Exhibition. Do.

What are the future directions and goals

Recently, as the number of items using lithium-ion batteries in daily life, such as electric kickboards and electric bicycles, is increasing, the importance of awareness of fire and early suppression is growing. is expected to grow day by day.

Our company stably sells fire extinguishing devices specifically for lithium-ion batteries that we are currently producing, We want to raise awareness among people about battery fires by promoting them< span>. Even if it is not our product, we need a safety device that protects people and property, so we hope that all citizens will be aware of this fact and be able to prepare in advance for fire. Korea Flame Retardant Technology will continue to research and develop follow-up products and will continue to strive to contribute to protecting the lives of people and nature span>.