by pinfa-editor | 28 May, 2024
Science publication of pinfa study on PIN flame retardant polymer smoke emissions downloaded more than 1 500 times after one year. The paper in ‘Fire & Material’s’, by authors from CREPIM France and pinfa, presents results of tests on 72 formulations of 10...
by pinfa-editor | 8 Apr, 2022
A TU Darmstadt thesis suggests that PIN FRs are not an obstacle to mechanical recycling of thermoplastics. Mineral, nitrogen and phosphorus based PIN flame retardants (ATH, sepiolite, aluminium diethylphosphinate, piperazine pyrophosphate, phosphate ester, APP,...
by pinfa-editor | 30 Jan, 2023
Fire expert Jürgen Troitzsch calls for materials fire safety standards for Internet of Things, e-mobility and electronics. Passive fire safety regulations and standards must be adapted to the new technologies and societal megatrends of the 21st century. Numbers of...
by pinfa-editor | 30 Jan, 2023
Nearly 300 victims die each year in UK fires, with nearly 8 000 injuries. Old age, smoking and heating devices are key factors. The UK Government statistical analysis 2011-2019 shows a reduction in fire deaths of over 50% since 1997 and a similar reduction in fire...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Homes fires related to electrical failure or malfunction kill 390 people, injure 1 300 and cost 1.5 bn US$ yearly in the USA. The NFPA (US National Fire Protection Association) report assessing 2015-2019 data concludes that electrical problems caused 13% of US home...
