by mcwebmaster | Jan 13, 2023
Bernhard Schartel, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (BAM), Germany discussed durability of non-halogenated flame retardancy in E&E plastics. Stability of flame retarded polymeric materials in some applications, such as outdoor furniture, is today a...
by mcwebmaster | Nov 21, 2022
1.35 million fires in the US in 2021 caused 3 800 civilian fire deaths, 14 700 injuries and 16 bn. US$ property damage. This covers only fires to which fire services responded. The US NFPA (National Association for Fire Protection) “Fire Loss” 2021 report notes that...
by mcwebmaster | Nov 21, 2022
Analysis of published research into fire safety and sustainable construction shows interest in insulation materials and timber, as well as smoke, fire emissions and indoor air quality. 2013 published articles were identified and analysed, showing that three of the...
by mcwebmaster | Nov 17, 2022
Lanxess (pinfa member) launches high performance PBT for electric vehicles, electronics, with non-halogenated UL 94 V-0. The new polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds combining glass fibre reinforcement, IEC 60664-1 electrical insulation with CTI A (Comparative...
by mcwebmaster | Nov 17, 2022
General Silicones launches halogen-free flame retardant silicone rubber sheets for adhesion to various materials. A thin surface layer enables use by application with PUR or hot-melt adhesives. The silicone rubber achieves UL 94 V-0 fire performance, no melt, no drip,...
