by pinfa-editor | 21 Jul, 2019
Formfutura has launched a non-halogenated, self-extinguishing PIN flame retardant filament for 3D-printing. The ABSPro filament contains ABS, polycarbonate and PIN flame retardants, enabling to meet UL94-V0. It is available in black only and offers low printing...
by pinfa-editor | 14 Jan, 2020
Klaus Rathberger, Georg H. Luh, Germany, outlined the benefits of his company’s expanded graphite as a PIN flame retardant system component. Applications include EPS, foams in transport applications (automotive, aircraft), compounding for thermoplastics, rubber,...
by pinfa-editor | 9 Feb, 2022
Yoon Ko, National Research Council Canada, further outlined specific fire challenges related to PV installations in buildings. PV systems can ignite because of electrical faults, moisture ingress leading to short-circuits or overheating. Back-sheet and encapsulation...
by pinfa-editor | 17 Apr, 2024
All 379 people escaped the A350, with its carbon-composite fuselage, when it caught fire after a crash on landing. The, Japan Airlines flight crashed during landing into a small aircraft which was stationary on the runway at Haneda Airport, Japan, 1st January 2024...
by pinfa-editor | 27 Jul, 2021
Clothing and interior company H&M calls the EU to require chemical assessment methodology and full disclosure. H&M’s position on Safe-by-Design chemicals and circularity (published by ChemSec) states that chemical management is an essential part of H&M’s...
