Phosphorus FR radical FR mechanism

Phosphorus FR radical FR mechanism

PO. radical formation is analysed for phosphorus PIN flame retardants on cotton, to understand gas phase fire protection. Formation of PO. radicals from Triethyl phosphate (TEP), Tris-phosphoramidate (TD) and Diethyl phosphoramidate (DEPAm), both neat and on cotton,...
Recycled FR fabrics in sustainable interiors

Recycled FR fabrics in sustainable interiors

Begoodtex promotes eco-friendly fire retardant textiles and recycled PIN FR fabrics for sustainable interior design. Textiles from secondary polyester with PIN flame retardants are adapted for furnishings and interior architecture, automotive, buses and aviation. They...
New members for pinfa North America

New members for pinfa North America

Avient, 3M and NeoGraf have joined pinfa-NA, bringing membership to 17 companies working to advance PIN FRs. Avient, a global leader in speciality polymer solutions, is already a member of pinfa Europe and brings specific expertise in materials science. 3M is a global...
FRs: the show goes on

FRs: the show goes on

Theatregoers in the UK expect to see the fire safety curtain go down and up before the show. It is there to stop a fire on stage putting the public at risk. And as parents at Christmas pantomimes answer their children’s question “what is that for?”, it incidentally...
PIN FR for railway fire safety

PIN FR for railway fire safety

Intumescent PIN flame retardant reduces fire risk and smoke in polyurethane seats achieving railway safety standards. The Adeka PIN FR at 0 – 60% loading in resin inserts in foam seat material was compared to magnesium and bromine based flame retardants and to neat...