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“Natural and non-toxic flame retardants”
commercial “market research report” invents a misleading new jargon for FRs which can only generate confusion. What seems to be the same study, titled “Natural and Non-toxic Flame Retardant Market” is on sale online, for several thousand Euros, from several companies (QY, Preditctive, ReportMines, 24ChemicalResearch …).
READ MOREFlame retardant “market reports”
Market studies for sale online expect sustained growth in flame retardants worldwide but the numbers given vary hugely.
READ MOREHigh tracking resistance PIN FR PBT
Lanxess (pinfa member) launches high performance PBT for electric vehicles, electronics, with non-halogenated UL 94 V-0.
READ MOREPIN FR adhesive silicone rubber sheets
General Silicones launches halogen-free flame retardant silicone rubber sheets for adhesion to various materials.
READ MOREPolymeric P FR selected for airport seating
FRX polyphosphonate PIN flame retardant has been selected to ensure fire safety of airport polyester seat fabrics.
READ MOREDurable PIN FR for nylon/cotton fabrics
Water-soluble cyclophosphazenes provide effective, wash-resistant fire resistance to 50:50 “nyco” blend fabric.
READ MOREPolymer smoke toxicities
Seven construction polymers were tested for fire performance and smoke, showing considerably different toxic emissions.
READ MOREFire and smoke toxicity for sandwich panels
Flame retarded phenolic foam core panel showed lowest toxic smoke emissions, did not reach danger limit for warehouse fire. Recent major fires have occurred in warehouses and logistics centres in Sout...
READ MORECauses of fires in photovoltaics
Fires in PV are estimated to occur at c. 3 fires per year per 100 MW capacity installed, with connectors a significant cause.
READ MOREAPP oyster shell bio-based flame retardant
Oyster shell powder reacted with ammonium polyphosphate reduced heat and smoke release of epoxy resin 70 – 80 %.
READ MOREPIN FR plywood shows low smoke toxicity
Plywood with phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardants showed very low toxic fire gases and achieved IMO fire performance.
READ MOREPIN FRs for PET from recycled bottles
Less than 10% PIN FR loading, plus a chain extender, enabled production of quality PET foam from post-consumer bottles.
READ MOREPhosphate esthers well below health-based limit values in UK foods
Eight organophosphate esthers (OPEs), used as plasticisers and/or flame retardants, were tested in 393 food product samples in the UK: TCEP, TCIPP, TDCIPP, TBOEP, TnBP, TPHP, EHDPP, TMPP.
READ MORESPE Flame Retardant Week 2022
The National Week of Flame Retardants, organised online by SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) and pinfa-NA attracted over one hundred participants for five online sessions 22nd – 26th August.
READ MOREIntroduction to fire safety in polymers
Roger Avakian, Avakian Polychem Consulting, provided a one hour introduction to polymer fire safety,
READ MOREPIN FR supplier presentations
This SPE event included a session of PIN FR product presentations by pinfa-NA members, showing a range of different PIN FR solutions able to achieve high levels of fire performance in many different polymers
READ MORERegulatory and testing
Tim Reilly, Clariant, summarised regulatory developments in the USA, underlining that this is largely driven by NGOs, often via political action in one or a few States.
READ MORELooking for non-halogenated anti-drip
Yiming Zhang, Case Western Reserve University, discussed possible alternatives to PTFE to prevent melt-drip.
READ MOREBio-based flame retardants
Kari Ingalls, Tidal Vision, presented the company’s chitosan products, sourced from seafood processing wastes
READ MOREChangsa China skyscraper façade fire
One side of the 42-storey China Telecom building rapidly engulfed in flame in presumed façade cladding fire.
READ MOREEU plans wildfire preparedness
The European Commission and Council have outlined the need for increased wildfire action in the face of climate change risks.
READ MOREFR edition of the Handmaid’s Tale
Fire resistant publication of Margaret Atwood’s book is a protect against book-burning, censorship and anti-abortion.
READ MOREFlammable acoustic foam blamed again
23 people died in a nightclub fire in Thailand, with flammable foam blamed for the rapid fire spread.
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