R&D trends show performance synergies from combining PIN FRs, and new PIN FR systems for performance HFFR cables. Günter Beyer, Fire and Polymer, presented his view of key new flame retardant research in 2019 and 2020. He summarised three papers (below, Seidi,...
Research review shows that synergies between PIN FRs in polypropylene can combine fire safety and material performance. Seidi, Vahabi et al. assessed data on fire performance of flame retardant propylene formulations from some 150 publications, considering PIN FRs...
PIN FR solutions with phosphorus, nitrogen organo-clay and nano-silica enables UL94-V0 in epoxy at 30% loading. The authors tested a PIN combination of organically modified sodium montmorillonite (OMMT), amino-functionalised nano silica (nano-silica) and intumescent...
PIN FRs enable high fire performance HFFR cables which retain structure and water resistance in fire. The authors review research and patents into PIN FR ceramifiable polymer-based compounds, in silicone-rubbers (cross-linked), styrene-butadiene rubber, ethylene,...
Vacuum infusion composites with PIN flame retardants enable lightweight, performance components for transport systems. Peter Kornas, Büfa, summarised innovation in laminate composites for transport. A combination of PIN FRs, in particular mineral intumescents and...
