PIN FR innovation for lithium ion batteries

PIN FR innovation for lithium ion batteries

Scientists have developed low weight, high-safety components to improve lithium ion batteries, using phosphorus PIN FRs. A publication from Stanford University and SLAC (US National Accelerator Laboratory) proposes to replace the meal foils currently used as current...
Dietzel Univolt PIN FR “HFT” cable conduits

Dietzel Univolt PIN FR “HFT” cable conduits

Innovating in cable conduits since 1938, the Austrian company Dietzel Univolt considers its range of “HFT Next generation” LSF0H (Low Smoke and Flame, Zero Halogen) conduits as a frontrunner in sustainability. Using PIN flame retardants, the conduits are HFT...
Synergist to improve PIN FR thermoplastics

Synergist to improve PIN FR thermoplastics

BYK has launched a non-halogenated synergist which improves fire performance, processing and material properties, and reduces weight, of PIN FR thermoplastics. The synergist is a specific organophilic sheet silicate. Applications include engineering plastics such as...
Tough new PIN FR polyamides

Tough new PIN FR polyamides

pinfa member, Lanxess, has developed high strength & rigidity PA6-fibre composites achieving UL94-V0 @ 0,5 mm. The materials have high glass- or carbon-fibre content to ensure mechanical strength, rigidity and energy absorption, and use PIN flame retardants to...
Mineral based FR synergist for CPR cables

Mineral based FR synergist for CPR cables

Nabaltec’s new synergist improves processability, ageing and fire performance of ATH-filled LFHFR cables. Low Fire Hazard Fire Resistant cables achieve CPR (EU Construction Products Regulation) criteria for reaction of cables to fire, smoke production, thermal...