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Benefits and risks of flame retardants
pinfa presented flame retardants, why they are used and how they work, at the Nordic Fires Safety Days, Lund, 18-19th June.
READ MORE3rd edition of FR Polymer Materials book
This encyclopaedic reference on flame retardants is now updated with 775 pages by “the” leading experts.
READ MOREFlame retardants without flame retardants?
Book chapter looks at metal and organic compounds which generate char or cross-linking in fire … so in fact: PIN FRs!
READ MORENew fire safety needs and approaches
Concluding book chapter identifies new fire risk scenarios and today’s key challenges for flame retardants and for fire testing.
READ MOREDetailed chemical review of polymeric P FRs
Phosphorus is a “vital” and “effective” fire safety element. Its delivery in polymers enables “non-intrusive” flame retardants
READ MOREReview of polymeric PIN flame retardants
Summary of research into integration of PIN (phosphorus, inorganic, nitrogen) fire resistance into polymers.
READ MOREReview of nano-scale FR technologies
Engineering of flame retardants at the nano-scale improves effectiveness and can provide new fire safety mechanisms.
READ MOREpinfa’s vision: Safe and Sustainable Flame Retardants for Fire Safety
Fire safety is integral to Europe’s sustainability goals, and to ensure a safe green and digital transition. Flame retardants have a key role to play in this, and to meet tomorrow’s challenges the...
READ MORECAMX 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.
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