28th August 13h EST (19h CEST Paris). pinfa-NA experts will talk about flame retardant innovation and implementation in composites at CAMX lead-up webinar (free): Roger Avakian (Avakian Polychem Consulting), Jean-Pascal Schroeder (Scott Bader) and Maggie Baumann...
Timm Locke, Marketing Director, Western Wood Preservers Institute, Wed. 25 September, 11:30 EDT (17h30 CEST). Wood is a remarkable and sustainable construction material, with increasing demand. But it is flammable and releases toxic smoke in fire. A range of PIN FR...
7th pinfa North America 3-minute explainer video discusses tools available to identify safer alternative flame retardants. These resources can help manufacturers and stakeholders find preferable fire safety options for products. The presented tools are based on the...
Review paper says PIN flame retardants can combine polymer fire safety, performance and sustainability. Based on over 100 references, this review presents advances in PIN FRs and their integration into innovative composite materials, in particular in electronics,...
World Resources Forum (WRF) think piece on combining safe use of flame retardants with human health and environment. Adrien Specker, WRF, underlines the fire and smoke risks posed by plastics and the need for flame retardants (FRs) to reduce their ignitability. This...
