by pinfa-editor | 8 Apr, 2022
To 15th April 2022: polymers, endocrine disruption, mixture effects, environmental footprint, essential use. See pinfa Newsletter n°133. EU public consultation open to 15th April 2022 “Chemicals legislation – revision of REACH Regulation to help achieve a toxic-free...
by pinfa-editor | 8 Mar, 2023
CAI Performance Additives launches new PIN flame retardant for polycarbonate film, transparent, weather & water resistant. The new halogen-free flame retardant additive achieves UL 94 V-0 down to 0.25 mm in PC film, with < 1% w/w loading. The product also...
by pinfa-editor | 14 Sep, 2023
Alan Amici, Center for Automotive Research (CAR), will discuss production forecasts and R&D needs for electric vehicles. With 35 billion US$ committed by industry to EV assembly and battery production alone, the transition to electric vehicles will be the biggest...
by pinfa-editor | 28 May, 2021
Researchers propose solvent-free synthesis of polymeric phosphorus FR for poly(lactic acid) bioplastic (PLA). The bio-based and biodegradable polymer poly(lactic acid) is highly flammable. Phosphoramides have shown to be effective PIN FRs for PLA at low loadings, but...
by mcwebmaster | 2 May, 2018
ENVIRONMENT Most pin flame retardants have an environmentally friendly profile, which means that they pose no harm to the environment and do not bio-accumulate in biota. In addition they have a low (eco) toxicity profile and will eventually mineralize in nature. Due...
