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Macromolecular phosphorus nitrogen FR
A branched chain dialkyl phosphinate – dialkyl ammonium PIN FR achieved UL 94 V-0 (1 mm) in polyamide PA6.
READ MOREPolymeric iron phosphorus nitrogen PIN FR
P-functionalised polyethyleneimine with iron salt achieved UL 94 V-0 in epoxy and improved mechanical properties.
READ MOREMetal melamine phytate PIN FRs
Phytic acid (natural organophosphate), with melamine and metal ions, reduced fire, smoke and toxic gases in polyamide.
READ MOREAluminium silica PIN FR treatment for wood
PIN mineral salts and water-borne epoxy were used to fire safety treat wood, reducing flammability and fire gas toxicity. Fire safety is critical to enable use of wood as a renewable carbon-sink material for green building.
READ MOREMechanisms of TPP (organophosphorus PIN FR) effects on liver cells.
Study shows that TPP (tri phenyl phosphate) at 50 µM concentration leads to spontaneous cell death (apoptosis) in mouse liver cells.
READ MOREpinfa sponsors Fire Resistance in Plastics
pinfa video from the 17th AMI FRiP conference 2022 launches sponsorship of this year’s FRiP, 20-22 November 2023 Berlin
READ MORE2nd pinfa-NA Lunch & Learn 22nd March
150 participants joined the first fire and FRs learning webinar. The second will recount the 1872 Boston Great Fire with journalist and author Stephanie Schorow, free, Wed. 22nd March 2023, 11h30-12h30 EST (17h30-18h30 CET).
READ MORE6th Workshop on FRs for Plastics (AIMPLAS)
Valencia, Spain, 19th April (with pinfa), followed by the pinfa General Assembly (pinfa members) on 20th April.
READ MOREFire Retardants in Plastics USA 26-27 April
12th edition of AMI Fire Retardants in Plastics, 26-27 April 2023, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
READ MOREFRPM23, Switzerland, 26-29 June – pinfa
19th edition of the European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials (FRPM). Early bird to 15th march 2023.
READ MORECefic welcomes EU chemical industry Transition Pathway
EU long-term plan for chemical industry includes investment, innovation and regulation to support green transformation.
READ MOREConsultation on CLP revision to 18th March
Proposed CLP Regulation revision would establish new hazard classes for endocrine, PBT, vPvB, PMT, vPvM chemicals.
READ MOREConsultation on Ecodesign to 25th April
EU roadmap consultation on which products and aspects should be priorities for fixing EcoDesign criteria under ESPR
READ MOREHome fires caused by electrical equipment
US NFPA says electrical wiring, lighting and related installations cause 5 000 home fires, cost 250 M$ per year.
READ MOREMicro e-mobility fire challenges event
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) conference shows need to address major new fire risks of e-bikes and e-scooters.
READ MOREOngoing debate on FRs in furniture
How do flame retardants improve furniture fire safety, depending on effects: prevent ignition, reduce heat, smoke?
READ MORECalculating cost-benefit of fire protection
Major international report proposes cost-benefit methodology for building fire protection measures with five case studies.
READ MOREPIN FR polycarbonate (PC) for 3D-printing
SABIC launches non-halogenated flame retardant PC for PFAM 3-D printing for railway fire safety and smoke requirements.
READ MOREPIN FR for recyclable tubing
Gabriel-Chemie’s new non-halogenated FR offers performance and sustainability benefits for polyolefins.
READ MOREPIN FR chosen for eco-friendly textiles
Reliance Industries is exclusively using FRX’s polyphosphonate PIN flame retardant in Recron® FS for fire safe, sustainable performance polyester fibres.
READ MOREPhosphorus FR for safer car seats
PIN FR can prevent ignition in synthetic leather, reduce flammability of polyester fabrics, improve car fire safety.
READ MOREBreeding plants for inherently FR cotton
The USDA has bred a line of plants which produce inherently fire-resistant white cotton fibres.
READ MORENon-halogenated PIN FR for PC film
CAI Performance Additives launches new PIN flame retardant for polycarbonate film, transparent, weather & water resistant.
READ MOREPolymeric silica PIN FRs
Surface functionalised silica nanoparticles will be tested as PIN FRs for transparent thermoplastics, such as PMMA poly(methyl methacrylate) and PC polycarbonate.
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