Numerical modelling study of Grenfell fire

Numerical modelling study of Grenfell fire

Efectis study suggests mineral wool spreads fire faster than polymer insulation. The study was part funded by Kingspan, manufacturer of one of the insulation cladding products which burnt in the Grenfell Tower fire. The three-part paper (total 55 pages) models the...
Reactive DOPO for polyurethane elastomers

Reactive DOPO for polyurethane elastomers

Phosphorus PIN-FR reacted into the polymer results in fire and mechanical performance with no FR leaching. The commercial PIN phosphorus FR (DDP*) is synthesised from DOPO** and itaconic acid. This was reacted into a polyester diol from DDP, adipic acid, ethylene...
Improving performance of APP in epoxy

Improving performance of APP in epoxy

The PIN FR ammonium phosphate was (APP) modified by latex, resulting in better mechanical properties of PIN FR epoxy. The modification aimed to improve hydrophobicity and thermal stability of the APP. Cationic latex was synthesised by semicontinuous emulsion...
Mineral PINs reduce smoke emissions

Mineral PINs reduce smoke emissions

Carbon-encapsulated metal oxides with PFRs reduced heat release and smoke emission in polyurethane foam. Carbon-encapsulated metal oxides were prepared by reacting iron and copper (hydr)oxides with sodium alginate at 170°C, centrifuge separation and drying, to produce...
Materials fire safety challenges and solutions

Materials fire safety challenges and solutions

Franz Janson, TE Connectivity TE Connectivity has been developing and supplying connectivity and sensing products for over 75 years, including for transport systems and vehicles, industry and communications installations and equipment. Electric vehicles imply an...