by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
A boron-nitrogen-phosphorus-AlPi PIN FR achieves UL 94 V-0 in PA6 loading, and no burning drip with 1% modified daidzein. Daidzein is a natural isoflavone found in soy beans and other legumes. The boron-phosphorus PIN FR was laboratory synthesised by reacting...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
380-page book presents FR selection for different polymer types, foams, cables, textiles, adhesives and for 3D-printing. The 24 contributing authors are from leading research centres worldwide, from consulting or from fire testing. The book presents basic principles...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
50-page chapter discusses flame retardants for SSL (selective laser sintering) 3D-printing polyetherimide and PPSF/PPSU as seen by Sarak Sigamneni and Fifan Lv, Auckland Technical University, Australia. Some FR polymers today available for SSL (selective laser...
by Hannane Haddouch | May 26, 2025
Vincenza Morone, Italmatch (pinfa member) explains how flame retardants and test standards ensure electric vehicles safety. Flame retardants can reduce the fire risks resulting from battery thermal runaway, which can occur in case of battery damage (accidents),...
by Hannane Haddouch | Jan 17, 2025
Netherlands schools are banning e-bike batteries, installing fire resistant cabinets or establishing charging stations. The Netherlands fire services indicate that they are making efforts to inform schools of the fire risks of e-bike batteries, which can fill a room...
