Fires presumed to have started in e-scooter batteries lead to deaths and multiple damage in France. Experts in France (ONSE) indicate that 20 – 35% of home fires have as principle cause electrical faults. Fires causes by e-bikes, e-scooters and other e-mobility...
A passenger’s electronics battery ignited in the back pocket of an aircraft seat in the air. The fire did not spread. The crew of the Newark-bound United airlines flight contained the fire by putting the battery into a containment bag. The plane then returned safely...
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) conference shows need to address major new fire risks of e-bikes and e-scooters. The two-day symposium brought together firefighters, stakeholders and researchers and was sponsored by FNDY, UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute and US...
SABIC launches non-halogenated flame retardant PC for PFAM 3-D printing for railway fire safety and smoke requirements. SABIC’s new carbon-fibre reinforced compound may be used for PFAM (Pellet Feed Additive Manufacturing) and is certified to produce 3D-printed parts...
PIN FR can prevent ignition in synthetic leather, reduce flammability of polyester fabrics, improve car fire safety. Daihachi Chemical’s non-halogenated aliphatic phosphoramidate (phosphate ester) flame retardant offers improved fire performance due to its high...
