by pinfa-editor | 19 Oct, 2022
Tim Reilly, Clariant, summarised regulatory developments in the USA, underlining that this is largely driven by NGOs, often via political action in one or a few States. Federal action has mainly targeted “PBT” chemicals (Persistent, Bio-accumulative, Toxic),...
by pinfa-editor | 18 Dec, 2019
ECHA (European Chemical Agency) has launched, open to 7th February 2020, a public consultation on a proposal to classify (CLH) melamine as Cat 2 carcinogen (H351 suspected carcinogen) STOT RE1 (specific target organ toxicity, H372 urinary tract), based on possible...
by pinfa-editor | 11 Jun, 2020
Efectis has developed a new fire test for photovoltaic panels to take into account mounting and other construction materials. Solar panels pose fire risks, in particular because of risk of arcing, sparking or overheating of the DC-AC converter, cables or connect-ors....
by pinfa-editor | 28 May, 2024
pinfa has updated our Q&A on regulatory classification of melamine and implications for melamine-based PIN FRs. Additional information is included on the implications on melamine-based flame retardants of possible inclusion of melamine itself in REACH Annex XIV...
by mcwebmaster | 5 Jun, 2018
