Chitosan reacted with phosphoric acid was tested as a liquid PIN FR for natural fibres used to reinforce vinyl ester resin. Chitosan solution, prepared using acetic acid, was phosphorus-loaded by reacting with phosphoric acid. The natural fibres (wool, mulberry silk)...
Neat PC/ABS, polymer + anti-dripping agent PTFE, polymer + PTFE + 10% loading of six different aryl phosphate PIN FRs (TPP, CDP, RDP, BTPP, BTP, Sol-DP) were tested for fire performance, smoke emission and smoke toxicity as per EN 45545-2. Neat PC/ABS emitted toxic...
Analysis of over 100 studies and publications covers 18 OPEs, which are used as plasticisers and/or flame retardants. Conclusions are that OPEs are widespread in oceans and in the atmosphere, both in coastal waters near industrial regions, and also in remote oceans...
The European General Court has validated the EU Ecodesign Regulation ban on halogenated FRs in TV and monitor cases. The Court has dismissed a challenge brought by BSEF, an industry group whose members are four companies manufacturing brominated flame retardants FRs...
Two recent fires in public housing in the US, leaving 29 dead lead to calls for reform in fire safety regulations and funding.17 people died in the Twin Parks North West public housing building, in the Bronx, New York on 13th January, all killed by smoke because...
