The EU has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on certain alkyl phosphate esters from China. According to the Brussels authority, the phosphate compositions affected are mainly used as flame retardants in rigid and flexible foam. The provisional anti-dumping duties are remarkably high: They range from 45.1 percent to 68.4 percent. The decision was preceded by an investigation into the imports. The EU investigators will continue the investigation to determine whether the duties will then become permanent in five years’ time.