Review on organophosphate esters (OPEs): This review is based on nearly 200 publications, covering production/use, environmental occurrence and health / environmental toxicity of over 20 OPEs (mostly non-halogenated, some chlorinated or brominated) used as flame...
Analysis of 40 years’ data concludes that the key to improving fire safety is implementation of codes and standards. In buildings where fire safety is strictly regulated, such as hospitals, schools and hotels, catastrophic fires are now rare. In apartment buildings,...
International chemical distribution group with world expertise in PIN FRs and synergists, Nordmann has joined pinfa. Nordmann is a leading international chemical distribution company, marketing natural and chemical raw materials, additives and specialty chemicals...
A leading Japanese polymer manufacturers, Asahi Kasei has joined pinfa to take forward safe and sustainable FRs. Asahi Kasei is a global technology company with over 44 000 employees worldwide and operations in Materials, Homes, and Health Care. The Materials division...
Clothing and interior company H&M calls the EU to require chemical assessment methodology and full disclosure. H&M’s position on Safe-by-Design chemicals and circularity (published by ChemSec) states that chemical management is an essential part of H&M’s...
