Recycled PIN FRs from flue gas cleaning

Recycled PIN FRs from flue gas cleaning

Magnesium and aluminium minerals from coal power plant flue gas scrubbing can be recycled as PIN flame retardants. The 1 400 MW coal power plant, Nantong, Jiangsu, China, operates lime/gypsum flue gas desulphurisation (FGD), with an objective of zero liquid discharge....
GM battery fire risk costs 1.8 billion US$

GM battery fire risk costs 1.8 billion US$

All Chevrolet Bolt electric cars ever produced (2017-2022, over 140 000 cars) have been recalled after several caught fire. The recall concerns a battery fault, in LG batteries, where a torn anode tab and a folded separator occurring together lead to a cell...
EV fires an opportunity for materials

EV fires an opportunity for materials

IDTechEx market report points to new equipment needs for EVs and material and new demands for fire safe materials. The report analyses new system trends in EVs and related component and material opportunities. The analysis underlines the high cost and media impact of...
PIN FR masterbatches for clear polyethylene

PIN FR masterbatches for clear polyethylene

Ampacet has launched two halogen-free FR solutions for PE film, with high transparency and optical performance, compatible with the company’s colour portfolio. Ampacet indicate low loading rates, compliance with health and environment requirements including ISO14001...