by pinfa-editor | 14 Jan, 2020
Sinikka Freidhof, Lubrizol, presented CPVC, in which the chlorine content of PVC is increased from around 55% to around 67% through a post chlorination process. The modified polymer offers improved rigidity and fire performance following the increase in chlorine...
by pinfa-editor | 25 Oct, 2021
pinfa’s webinar, with 140 participants confirms that EU Green Deal sustainability initiatives will strongly impact fire safety. Participants represented a wide range of industries, including chemicals, plastics, energy, transports, construction, as well as researchers...
by pinfa-editor | 30 Jan, 2023
Zurich in the UK points to a “dramatic spike” in warehouse fires and in North America flags severe warehouse fire risks. Demand for large warehouses has increased fast with e-commerce, with taller buildings and more densely stored goods. UK Government statistics...
by pinfa-editor | 8 Oct, 2020
Swiss tests show how fast and violently electric vehicles can burn and note specific pollution risks in fire-fighting waters. The fire tests were carried out by AG/EMPA for the Swiss Federal Government, using charged batteries in scenarios representing a...
by pinfa-editor | 24 Sep, 2020
