Lotte’s PIN FR PP achieves ASTM A-grade

Lotte’s PIN FR PP achieves ASTM A-grade

PIN flame retardant enables A-grade fire safety for building interiors with large volume, highly adaptable polymer (polypropylene). The non-halogenated (PIN) flame retardant used by Lotte Chemicals is non-toxic (no GHS toxicity label) and the PIN FR polypropylene...
29 killed in Istanbul nightclub renovation fire

29 killed in Istanbul nightclub renovation fire

Fire in Masquerade Club, closed for renovation, started with sparks from work and burned to third floor of 16-floor building. Victims were mainly workers engaged in the renovation and nightclub staff. Authorities have suggested that the club did not have a permit for...
Denmark historic monument & museum fire

Denmark historic monument & museum fire

Copenhagen stock exchange, one of Denmark’s most famous buildings, with many valuable paintings, was destroyed by fire on 16th April. The 400-year old building is around half destroyed and the iconic spire collapsed in the fire. Some of the paintings and other artwork...
CPR CE-mark and export

CPR CE-mark and export

The EU CE-mark is necessary to sell construction products in the EU, but also brings credibility and added-value for export, for example for timber and wood products used in both commercial and residential buildings. An article published by Burnblock explains that the...
Series of tragic fires in China

Series of tragic fires in China

13 children dead in a school dormitory fire, 39 in a shop fire, 15 in an appartement building. Xi Jinping calls for resolute action. China has seen a series of tragic fires. 13 children died in a fire in the private Yingcai nursery and primary school, Yanshanpu...