Study concludes that increasing fire hazard of vehicles means more “devastating fires” in parking structures. In a 30 page analysis based on nearly eighty references, the authors conclude that vehicle parking structures represent an increasing risk of major fires...
Tests show that surface-applied intumescent FRs prevent or delay ignition of wood products and reduce heat release. Three FR formulations were compared in cone calorimeter fire tests to virgin products (no FR), including MDF (medium density fibreboard), blockboard and...
Bench fire destroys school and again shows risks of outside furniture or decorations not covered by building regulations. In the editorial to Fire Safety & Technical Bulletin (FS&TB) February 2021, Marcelo Hirschler shows that around 3% of reported fires in...
100 000 t/y of waste polymers will be broken down by methanolysis to chemical building blocks for new quality plastics. The new 250 million US$ plant in Kingsport, Tennessee, is expected be completed in 2022 and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-30% compared...
Markilux has launched a halogen-free flame retardant polyester sun shading fabric for its designer awnings and blinds. The polyurethane-coated polyester fabrics are waterproof, weather durable, SFC dirt-inhibiting, pliable even at cold temperatures, and transparent...
