Non-halogenated flame retardant market to grow

Non-halogenated flame retardant market to grow

Data Bridge Market Research predict the global non-halogenated flame retardant market to grow at over 8.4% per year, to over 8.2 billion US$, driven by regulations imposing environmentally friendly FRs and by fire safety regulation. Challenges identified are levels of...
Prysmian in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Prysmian in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Prysmian Group, world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World, recognising environmental, social and governance performance. Recently Prysmian has emphasised sustainable product innovation with 17 FREE...
First HDPE cable compound without ADCA

First HDPE cable compound without ADCA

Borealis has launched the world’s first chemically-foamed HDPE cable compound without use of ADCA (azodicarbonamide), a substance which is classified as SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) and has recently been recommended for inclusion in the REACH Annex XIV...
FAA proposed changes to aircraft fire safety rules

FAA proposed changes to aircraft fire safety rules

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently considering proposed changes to fire protection regulations for aircraft interiors. On one hand, the proposed changes would extend requirements to materials used in inaccessible portions of the fuselage, not...
P4 proposed as “Critical” but not “Strategic”

P4 proposed as “Critical” but not “Strategic”

Proposed EU Act keeps P4 as a Critical Raw Material but fails to recognise its need for fire safety of strategic technologies. The proposed EU Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act, published 16th March 2023, is open to public consultation to 16th May 2023, then will go to...