We are a group of global flame retardant manufacturers and users committed to fire safety and improving the health and environmental profiles of our products.
pinfa is the Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association and is a Sector Group within Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council. pinfa represents the manufacturers and users of non-halogenated phosphorus, inorganic and nitrogen flame retardants (PIN FRs). The members of pinfa share the common vision of continuously improving the environmental and health profile of their flame retardant products. Therefore, pinfa members seek to dialogue with the users of PIN FRs in order to identify their needs and technologies they are looking for.
pinfa also co-operates with national & supranational organisations (EU, OECD, United Nations) & other industry associations, consumer organisations & non-governmental organisations and will ensure the development of scientific knowledge related to the whole life cycle of PIN FRs. pinfa works in close cooperation with its sister association pinfa North America, the North American Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association located in USA.
"Since November 2016, I am chairman of pinfa and very proud to take over that role from Michael Klimes. Being involved in the formation of pinfa and having worked closely with my engaged colleagues and friends in pinfa has been an exciting journey, which without doubts will continue. We strive to improve the image of flame retardants and explain the benefits that PIN flame retardants bring to the safety of products and society as a whole. If you are interested to learn more about flame retardants and pinfa, please get in touch!” Adrian Beard works for Clariant Corporation, Hurth near Cologne in Germany, as Head of Marketing and Advocacy for the Flame Retardants Business Line of the Business Unit Additives. He is also a senior expert in fire safety and environmental properties of phosphorus based flame retardants."
– Dr. Adrian Beard (Clariant AG)
Chairman of ppinfa Europe since January 2017
“Fires are an ever-present risk in our daily lives, yet many of us never encounter their devastating effects. This is largely due to ongoing efforts to minimize fire hazards through prevention and mitigation. Sustainable flame retardants play a crucial role in enhancing fire safety, helping to prevent fires and reduce their impact, thus safeguarding both lives and property.”
– Esther Agyeman-Budu (Cefic)
Sector Group Manager of pinfa
Working Structure
pinfa Working Structure is designed to fit stakeholders needs and to address fire safety challenges
pinfa Statutes
pinfa operates in accordance with the defined Operating Rules within the Cefic framework (version of November 2023)
Guidance
Important to underline research, scientific knowledge + guidance throughout mission.
Members of pinfa share the common vision of continuously improving the environmental and health profile of their flame retardant products. This vision is coupled with a commitment to maintain high fire safety standards across the world, standards which minimise the risk of fire to the general public.