EU ban on halogenated FRs in electronic display parts

EU ban on halogenated FRs in electronic display parts

The new EU Ecodesign Regulation requirements for electronic displays are now published, banning halogenated flame retardants in the enclosure and stand of all electronic displays, monitors and televisions, from 1st March 2021. See discussion of this proposal in pinfa...
Silicate synergists for heat & smoke performance

Silicate synergists for heat & smoke performance

pinfa member company, TOLSA, has extended its range of technical silicate (PIN) additives as synergists for flame retardants in a range of polymer and fire safety packages. The specialist additives are based on natural silicate clay and reduce smoke production and...
Fire losses in the USA in 2018

Fire losses in the USA in 2018

The US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published its annual report on fire losses, showing that 1.3 million fires were reported by fire departments in the USA in 2018, resulting in over 3 600 civilian deaths, 15 200 civilian injuries and US$ 25 billion...