Cars, trains and planes have become essential to modern life. Modern and efficient transportation is important to individuals, governments and businesses. Transportation has become much faster, safer and affordable thanks to the development of advanced materials that rely on flame retardants to meet fire standards and protect passengers. And these precautionary measures have paid off. One of the most notable examples being a 2005 Air France crash in Canada, in which 309 passengers escaped alive. Officials and the media credited flame retardants as playing a role in preventing the loss of life in that crash. As advancements in travel continue, there will be a need for new and innovative flame retardants to help enable efficient transportation and protect the safety of travelers.