DuPont Teijin Films new non-halogen flame retardant PET polyester films offer cost-effective VTM-0 fire safety, durability, chemical and water resistance. The films are ANSI / UL94 “halogen-free” and achieve the best class of UL VTM (Vertical Thin Material) flame...
EMS-Grivory’s PIN FR long glass-fibre polyamide selected for e-vehicle rapid charger and for industrial circuit-breaker. The long fibre reinforced PAs, with non-halogenated flame retardants offer thermoplastic processability (injection moldable), achieve UL94-V0 (@1.6...
Progress towards RoHS restrictions on further halogenated FRs (MCCPs, TBBPA) and antimony (ATO) in electrical and electronic equipment (E&E). Following the public consultation in January 2020 (see pinfa Newsletter n°110), ÖkoInstitut presented proposed conclusions...
CRP Technology’s Windform FR2, a PIN FR glass fibre reinforced polyamide for SDS 3D-printing, helps make the Ego Corsa’s new battery for Energia. This is the machine used for the official FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) Enel MotoE World Cup. Windform FR2...
Tests of different furniture textile / batting / foam combinations show that flame retardants can prevent smouldering developing to flaming fire. The materials were mounted as in upholstered furniture with cotton, polyester, blend or FR blend fabric, cotton or...
