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CAMX webinar: PIN FR technologies
28th August 13h EST (19h CEST Paris). pinfa-NA experts will talk about flame retardant innovation and implementation
READ MOREpinfa-NA free webinar: flame retardant wood
Timm Locke, Marketing Director, Western Wood Preservers Institute, Wed. 25 September, 11:30 EDT (17h30 CEST).
READ MOREpinfa-NA video: chemical hazards and risks
7th pinfa North America 3-minute explainer video discusses tools available to identify safer alternative flame retardants.
READ MOREpinfa new member: Envalior
Envalior, a global leader in engineering materials with over 4,000 employees worldwide, has joined pinfa.
READ MORENew EU EcoDesign enters into force
Reinforced and updated Regulation introduces new “chemicals of concern” and product “Digital Passports”.
READ MOREBenefits and perspectives of PIN FRs
Review paper says PIN flame retardants can combine polymer fire safety, performance and sustainability.
READ MOREBalancing safety and sustainability
World Resources Forum (WRF) think piece on combining safe use of flame retardants with human health and environment.
READ MOREConsumers concerned about EV batteries
Deloitte study shows that one third of consumers are concerned about battery safety in electric vehicles.
READ MOREFire safety of roof photovoltaic panels
Experts say PV panel fires will increase with installation and underline need to mitigate ignition and fire spread.
READ MOREPIN FRs for a safer electric grid
1 000 wildfires/year are ignited by electricity distribution cables in the US. PIN flame retardant cable insulation can cut risk
READ MOREFire risks of hybrid, EV and ICE cars
Data suggests that hybrid cars are more than twice as likely catch fire as gasoline engine cars
READ MORERecycling of End-of-Life Vehicle plastics
Review of physical and solvent recycling of automotive plastics underlines complexity of sorting and technical challenges.
READ MOREPIN FR from magnesium recovery
Magnesium dihydroxide (MDH) recovered from seawater salt production wastewater tested as PIN flame retardant in epoxy.
READ MOREReview of FRs for lithium-ion batteries
Research review discusses flame retardants for electrolytes in current and possible future battery technologies.
READ MOREMelamine – inorganic PIN FR polyurethane
Reacted melamine in polyurethane, with metals and graphite, for fire safety and reduced smoke emission.
READ MOREPIN FR for railway fire safety
Intumescent PIN flame retardant reduces fire risk and smoke in polyurethane seats achieving railway safety standards.
READ MOREpinfa General Assembly
Over forty representatives of pinfa companies discussed flame retardant and plastics chemicals policy, regulation and LCA at pinfa’s General Assembly, in Cologne, Germany, and online, on 3rd June 2024.
READ MOREUBA report: environment friendly fire safety
Flame retardants are identified as one route to fire safety in public purchasing and can be without hazards.
READ MOREEU recognises fire safety in “Essential Use”
Official guidance cites fire safety as an Essential Use. This concerns harmful chemicals, so PIN FRs are not targetted .
READ MORECall for evidence on alternatives to BFRs
ECHA public call, open to 28th June, looks for information on alternatives to replace aromatic brominated flame retardants.
READ MOREEU survey on computer Ecodesign
Public questionnaire open to 18th July on user wishes for computer energy performance, repairability and durability.
READ MOREUS NFPA consultation on battery standard
Call for public comment, open to 12th July, on proposed NFPA 800 Battery Safety Code covering fire, electrical, other safety.
READ MOREAMI Plastics in Electric Vehicles conference
Presentations underlined the value of PIN flame retardants in enabling lightweight, fire-safe component performance, in particular protection in case of battery thermal runaway.
READ MOREDevelopments in EV materials testing
Ken Vessey, UL Solutions, summarised challenges and perspectives for EV polymer materials and battery fire testing.
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