Guanidine, a biological molecule, was reacted with ammonium and phosphorus to produce a durable, reactive FR for cotton. Guanidine is found in urine, and can be produced by the degradation of guanine (from DNA/RNA) or synthetically. Guanidine acetic acid was reacted...
New York State “Family and fire fighter protection act” bans intentionally added “halogenated, organophosphorus, organonitrogen or nanoscale chemical” flame retardants and FR synergists in upholstered furniture, mattresses, (enclosure and stand of) electronic...
US National Fire Research Laboratory has launched a publicly accessible database of nearly 400 fire test results. The tests range from small item to furnished room scale and include data (CSV format), videos, photos and graphed data. This can provide data on heat...
Webinar – Wed. 7th July 15h – 16h30 CEST What does product sustainability mean for tomorrow’s fire safety? Registration (free): Eventbrite link With the Green Deal, the European Commission is developing the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Sustainable Chemical...
New UL Guide provides detailed information on fire risks, fire protection and flame retardants for upholstered furniture. “Managing Fire and Chemical Exposure Risks of Residential Upholstered Furniture” provides over 40 pages of detailed information (over 110...
