DTNW Germany has launched research into organoboron compounds as safer alternative smoke suppressant PIN FRs for the automotive and construction sectors. Boric acid and its salts are very effective FRs in terms of fire resistance and smoke suppression, acting by...
Review shows significant numbers of fires in PV on buildings, but inadequate reporting and poor data on fire and smoke risks. Over 300 publications on PV fire safety were reviewed. Two reports from Italy and Germany suggest 1600 fire incidents per 590 000 PV...
A new version EN 45545-2-2020 of the European railway materials fire safety standard is published. New standards for fire behaviour of a complete seat EN 16989 and toxicity test of materials and components EN 17084 are created replacing annexes A-B and C. Standardised...
Safety investigator calls for new fire resistance requirements for conveyor belts in bulk transport ships. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has investigated the fire on the Iron Chieftain which caught fire whilst self-unloading the mineral dolomite (an...
Asahi Kasei has launched PIN flame retardant (FR) and glass-fibre reinforced semi-aromatic polyamides. Their aesthetic surface gloss and moisture-resistant strength are suitable for automotive and E&E applications. Although with a glass-fibre content of up to 50%,...
