Scientist questions rollback of fire safety

Scientist questions rollback of fire safety

Flame retardant chemicals do work … are an important part of our fire safety protection systems ” says Alexander Morgan, a global leading fire expert at University of Drayton, USA. In a 3-page, independent article (no financial support from any organisation) in the...
Tests show fire danger of materials in buses

Tests show fire danger of materials in buses

Bus seat, floor and interior trim materials as used in buses and coaches were tested for fire behaviour and smoke emission, concluding that they “lead to very limited times for escape and rescue in case of fire in a bus cabin”. Materials tested, supplied by...
Challenges for FRs in applications and products

Challenges for FRs in applications and products

Shuyu Liang, Sika Technology Flame retardants are of increasing interest to Industry, in response to a worldwide increase in fire safety and environment awareness. Sustainability is a key requirement in fire safety, meaning environmentally friendly products, based on...
Changes to CLP and new hazard classes

Changes to CLP and new hazard classes

EU consultations are open on chemicals labelling (CLP): digital labelling, additional information, new hazard classes. A ‘Roadmap’ consultation, open to 20 September 2021, addressed digital label and information tools and possibly adding new, or removing, information...