Strategic Raw Materials (SRM) consultation

Strategic Raw Materials (SRM) consultation

EU public consultation now extended to 30th June: phosphorus not in proposed SRM list despite being critical for fire safety. The proposed EU Critical Raw Materials Regulation retains “Phosphorus” and “Phosphate Rock” on the list of Critical Raw Materials, but not on...
Position for building renovation fire safety

Position for building renovation fire safety

pinfa supports joint position to include safety, including fire safety, in the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD revision). The position signed by 12 organisations asks the European Council (member states) to follow the amendments voted by the...
PIN FR VOC emissions free

PIN FR VOC emissions free

Burnblock’s PIN flame / fire retardant has been certified EN16516 with no detectable VOC emissions after 28 days. All (100%) of the different chemical substances constituting the Burnblock® ingredient are natural, the Burnblock® ingredients are 100% biodegradable and...
PIN FR thermoplastic piping system

PIN FR thermoplastic piping system

GF Piping Systems non-halogen pipe jacket solution for fire-protection of lightweight, corrosion-free maritime applications. The HEAT-FIT pipe jacket system uses non-halogenated, intumescent flame retardants to achieve strict IMO (International Marine Organisation)...
Every Grenfell fire death was avoidable

Every Grenfell fire death was avoidable

Council to Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 cites cladding material suppliers’ “cynical and possibly even dishonest practices”. Richard Millett, council to the Grenfell Tower fire official Inquiry has published a final statement summarising 400 days of evidence to Phase 2 of...