Report to EU underlines fire safety problems of lithium ion batteries, incidents in uses from electronics to airplanes. A summary report by Efectis for the European Commission’s Fire Information Exchange Platform summarises fire risks of lithium ion batteries in...
BASF FORWARD AM offers a non-halogenated FR PA6 for 3D-printing of performance parts for public transport and electronics. The PA6 compound power for Powder Bed Fusion 3D-printing is the first such material to be UL Blue Card certified, passes ECE-R 118 App 7 (public...
Tirupti Graphite has a first order for non-halogenated FR polyurethane foam and composite for railway carriages. Expandable graphite provides PIN fire protection to achieve European railway fire safety standard EN 45545 Hazard Level 3 (highest) for polyurethane foam...
Unipetrol is working on low-migration, halogen- and antimony-free fire safety in lightweight automotive foamed parts. Expanded foamed polymer parts (e.g. polypropylene) combine reduced materials consumption, weight savings and mechanical performance but pose...
Treadmaster PIN FR flooring offers fire safety beyond standard rail requirements, wear resistance and visual appeal. Tiflex is a leading producer of cork and bonded rubber materials for over 70 years. Their Treadmaster TM7 synthetic rubber flooring is homogenous,...
