by pinfa-editor | 9 Feb, 2022
Alexander Kuchner, CURRENTA Fire Technology, presented the results of fire testing of photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs. In Europe, roofs are tested and approved for specific scenarios, including external fire impacts. But what happens in this context to already...
by pinfa-editor | 19 Jun, 2024
California State call for input, to 1st July, on draft Priority Product Work Plan for “SAFER Consumer Products” (SCP). The work plan defines the product categories to be addressed. Product classes already underway (with materials fire safety relevance) are building...
by pinfa-editor | 19 Jun, 2024
Public questionnaire open to 18th July on user wishes for computer energy performance, repairability and durability. The EU Ecodesign Regulation defines mandatory product specification on energy efficiency, repairability (design, parts supply) and use of materials...
by pinfa-editor | 19 Jun, 2024
ECHA public call, open to 28th June, looks for information on alternatives to replace aromatic brominated flame retardants. ECHA requests information on uses and applications of aromatic brominated flame retardants (BFRs) which are being assessed for possible...
by pinfa-editor | 27 May, 2020
Tests of different furniture textile / batting / foam combinations show that flame retardants can prevent smouldering developing to flaming fire. The materials were mounted as in upholstered furniture with cotton, polyester, blend or FR blend fabric, cotton or...
