PIN FRs enable high fire performance HFFR cables which retain structure and water resistance in fire. The authors review research and patents into PIN FR ceramifiable polymer-based compounds, in silicone-rubbers (cross-linked), styrene-butadiene rubber, ethylene,...
Vacuum infusion composites with PIN flame retardants enable lightweight, performance components for transport systems. Peter Kornas, Büfa, summarised innovation in laminate composites for transport. A combination of PIN FRs, in particular mineral intumescents and...
Ivan Kotek, Funzionano, presented the company’s range of silicon-containing POSS (polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane) PIN FRs, developed with Norwegian research centre SINTEF. These are highly-branched nano-polymers in which the organic group can be modified to...
PIN FRs are the future for plastics recycliFlame ng as they avoid halogens or antimony in tomorrow’s waste and recycling Esther Agyeman-Budu, pinfa Manager at Cefic, and Adrian Beard, pinfa Chairperson (Clariant), outlined EU policies and challenges for plastics...
Rapid growth of e-mobility requires specific flame retardant materials to ensure safety with batteries and high voltages. Sebastian Hörold, Clariant, outlined potentials and challenges for PIN flame retardant plastics in electric vehicles. Power battery prices are...
