ECHA document identifies most PIN flame retardants as low hazard, no regulatory action needed, including mineral, nitrogen, inorganic phosphate and several types of organophosphorus FR. ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) proposes “a wide and generic restriction” (under...
Proposed EU Act keeps P4 as a Critical Raw Material but fails to recognise its need for fire safety of strategic technologies. The proposed EU Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act, published 16th March 2023, is open to public consultation to 16th May 2023, then will go to...
pinfa publishes brochure summarising state-of-the art knowledge and testing on PIN flame retardants and recycling. The 20-page document, available in pdf, looks at how PIN FRs impact plastics recycling, and provides examples of recovery and recycling of PIN FRs and of...
Beyond Benign ECOSChem actionable definition and criteria for Sustainable Chemistry calls for “without hazards”, to cover the chemical itself, input components, emissions and breakdown products. The ECOSChem Committee, convened by the University of Massachusetts’...
Scientists suggest policy should prioritise “benign-by-design” for fire safety taking into account smoke and fire toxicity. Within the UK Research Initiative (UKRI) on clean air, scientists organised a round-table on chemicals and environmental health centred on flame...
