by pinfa-editor | 31 Jan, 2022
The 2nd Edition, editor Alex Morgan, updated from 2014, with 600 pages, details different PIN FR technologies and trends. The Handbook includes 335 references and a 35-page detailed index. The 1st Edition, 419 pages, was summarised in pinfa Newsletter n° 45. The...
by pinfa-editor | 8 Mar, 2023
Gabriel-Chemie’s new non-halogenated FR offers performance and sustainability benefits for polyolefins. The masterbatches are EN 50642 for halogen-free material and antimony-free and can achieve IEC 61304-2 for low smoke and gas, Glow Wire IEC 60335/4 @ 960°C. They...
by pinfa-editor | 31 Jan, 2022
Lanxess’ new PIN FR compound offers high flame retardancy and tracking resistance for demanding applications. The 30% glass-fibre reinforced compound uses short glass fibres. It also offers high elongation at break, enabling mechanical stability of e.g. snap fits. The...
by pinfa-editor | 5 Oct, 2020
Company interviews suggest tax may not target the right flame retardants and has resulted in little substitution. Thirteen suppliers, importers and retailers of white goods and/or electronics were interviewed. Consistency of answers indicated that the number of...
by mcwebmaster | 5 Jun, 2018
