Flame retardants (FR) are chemical compounds added to or otherwise incorporated into plastic compounds to provide varying degrees of flammability protection. There are a variety of applications where FR additives and FR technology are used. Electrical and electronic (E & E) applications include injection-molded wire nuts that can be found behind the electrical sockets on the walls in most dwellings and offices. Other E & E applications include components and parts used in ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, and dryers. Generally, whenever a plastic product or plastic product component is near or in contact with an electrical current a flammability standard is usually required to be met by that product or component.