Different solvents were tested for chemical recycling of mixed E&E waste showing recovery of polymers and removal of FRs. Mixed, shredded E&E plastic waste was provided by a commercial waste recycler in the USA, after mill beating and metal separation. This...
Texas A&M scientists propose phosphorus-based one-dip UV cured fire protective coatings for wood and other materials. The new coating presented at the ACS (American Chemical Society) conference uses an aqueous solution of hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate (HMP)...
pinfa member FRX Polymers’ polymeric phosphorus PIN FR GreenScreen 3 Benchmark recognises safety and non-toxicity. GreenScreen is a leading ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria), referenced by mainstream labelling organisations, for example the TCO...
Laird (Dupont group) offers non-halogenated flame retardant EMI (electromagnetic interference) gaskets. With roots back to 1824, and after acquisitions including Emerson & Cuming, BMI, Steward, and Thermagon, Laird Performance Materials is today part of Dupont and...
To 14th March 2022. Questions whether RoHS Directive should be maintained, updated, tightened, repealed or replaced. The current RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic (E&E) equipment, 2011/65/CE) restricts some heavy...
