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Double FR functionality of phosphorus
An experimental P-based PIN FR for rigid polyurethane foam shows both gas phase and solid phase fire inhibition effects. Researchers synthesised (in two steps) a bi-functional, reactive phosphorus flame retardant for rigid polyurethane foam: PDEP, containing a DOPO and a phosphate (DEP, derived from diethyl phosphite).
READ MOREN-P-Si FR for epoxy
Experimental reactive PIN FR improves mechanical and fire performance of epoxy resin. DOPO (phosphorus) and triethylamine (nitrogen) were reacted with silane (silicon) to generate an N-P-phenylsiloxane macromolecule (PD-PPD) which could be reacted into DGEBA epoxy resin.
READ MOREUK consults on POP ban for Dechlorane Plus.
UK consults on POP ban for Dechlorane Plus. The UK Government has opened to 18th June 2021 a public consultation on adding the halogenated flame retardant Dechlorane Plus to the Stockholm Convention list of Persistent Organic Pollutants.
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Endocrine (EDC) effects of “replacement” FRs. Experimental data and endocrine modelling results were collected for 52 flame retardants considered to be possible replacement of brominated PBDE and HBCD FRs.
READ MORENew tool to teach fire safety and FRs
80+ slides of information and graphics explaining materials fire safety, flame retardants, fire tests, standards, environment and health.
READ MOREUS EPA consultation on Deca, HBCD, TIPPP
Public comment is requested on rules to reduce exposure to PBT chemicals including three FRs: Deca-BDE, HBCD, TIPPP.
READ MOREUnlimited fines for fire safety regulations
The UK Government has announced unlimited fines for breaching fire safety orders or obstructing fire inspectors.
READ MORESustainable Products Initiative consultation
EU public consultation to 9th June 2021 on the Sustainable Products Initiative, targeting mainly recycling and reuse.
READ MOREReview on flame retarding of batteries
Fire and thermal runaway risks of lithium ion batteries can be reduced by using PIN FRs in separators, electrolyte, cathode.
READ MOREReview on fire safety of battery separators
Flame retardant separators are important to prevent or limit lithium ion battery fires and thermal runaway.
READ MOREFull-scale fire test of EV battery
In just 22 seconds, cell thermal runaway spreads flames throughout the battery compartment. A full-scale fire test was carried out on a battery system of seventeen 3P6S battery modules mounted with control systems in a car chassis.
READ MOREEfectis report on battery fires
Report to EU underlines fire safety problems of lithium ion batteries, incidents in uses from electronics to airplanes.
READ MOREPIN FR polyamide PA6 for 3D-printing
BASF FORWARD AM offers a non-halogenated FR PA6 for 3D-printing of performance parts for public transport and electronics.
READ MOREGraphite PIN FR for railways
Tirupti Graphite has a first order for non-halogenated FR polyurethane foam and composite for railway carriages.
READ MOREDeveloping PIN FR for expanded foam parts
Unipetrol is working on low-migration, halogen- and antimony-free fire safety in lightweight automotive foamed parts.
READ MOREThermally conductive epoxy resins for LEDs
PIN FRs enable fire performance, low smoke and fumes, transparency and thermal conductivity for LEDs. Electrolube, a global formulated chemical supplier since 1941 to electronics and industry, has developed innovative thermally conductive flame retardant epoxy resins.
READ MORERubber flooring for rail fire safety
Treadmaster PIN FR flooring offers fire safety beyond standard rail requirements, wear resistance and visual appeal.
READ MOREPerformance FR cables for solar PV
Cicoil low-smoke, zero-halogen FR cables for reliable, weather and UV resistant performance in solar and technical uses.
READ MOREIncreasing fire risk of car parks in buildings
Study concludes that increasing fire hazard of vehicles means more “devastating fires” in parking structures.
READ MORENGO report on chemical plastics recycling
Environment NGO recognises potential of chemical plastics recycling but considers more LCA and energy data is needed.
READ MOREFlame retardants and 3D printing
Review points to PIN FR 3D-pinting materials but suggests more data is needed on fire behaviour of 3D-printed materials.
READ MOREGraphene effective PIN FR for foams
PET foam treated with Directa Plus graphene resists flame penetration seven times longer than neat foam. The tests were carried out by Turin Polytechnic using 120 kg/m3 polyethylene terephthalate foams from BASF, coated with Directa Plus expanded graphene nanoplatelets.
READ MOREMineral PIN FR cables show durability
Cables with mineral PIN flame retardants showed durable fire performance after prolonged harsh weathering. Simple test cables (copper core plus mono-material sheath) were formulated by Leoni Kabel, us...
READ MOREFRs improve wood product fire safety
Tests show that surface-applied intumescent FRs prevent or delay ignition of wood products and reduce heat release. Three FR formulations were compared in cone calorimeter fire tests to virgin products (no FR), including MDF (medium density fibreboard), blockboard and pine.
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