The European commission has published the Classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation, applicable in GHS from 9th September 2021. Liquid or solid mixtures containing ≥1% titanium dioxide with diameter ≤ 10 µm will have...
The UK Government has announced an (additional) £1 billion fund to support replacement of non fire-safe cladding materials on tall buildings. This adds to UK£ 600 million already allocated to replace the highest risk ACM (aluminium composite material) cladding, as...
This specialist workshop discussed fire safety challenges in today’s society. NIST and UL videos show how fast flashover can occur in a modern home. The workshop at Case Western University (CWRU), Ohio, was organised by Hatsuo Ishida, and brought together 120...
A short, amateur video posted by the New York Times shows fire engulfing a family house and close escape of a child on a sofa, thanks to fire alarms sounding, just before flashover occurs. Other media, including USAToday, report a United airlines flight having to make...
Several studies look at possible health impacts of flame retardants. Not all are scientifically convincing but pinfa recognises further research is needed. Gaylord 2020, which has obtained media coverage, suggests a link between brominated FRs and loss of IQ in the...
