Fire resistant publication of Margaret Atwood’s book is a protect against book-burning, censorship and anti-abortion.. The launch video shows the book resisting a flame thrower. The publisher, Penguin Random House said “In the US and around the world, books are being...
The specialist in polyolefin foams has launched non-halogenated FR versions of Alveolit TA and TL foams. Sekisui Alveo, Switzerland, is a world leader in cross-linked polyolefin foams, particularly in roll formats, for applications such as transport door seals and...
New class of polymeric phosphorus- and boron-based PIN FRs synthetised and fire tested on cotton at lab scale. Poly(phenylphosphinoborane) was synthesised by dehydropolymerisation of phenylphosphine-borane using an iron-based pre-catalyst in toluene, in a process...
EU FireStat report concludes fire safety regulation upholstered furniture and mattresses in Sweden offers net cost benefit, but with high uncertainty. This is the report of package #5 of the EU FireStat project (see above), led by Efectis, with this work package...
pinfa infographics explain why chemical stability of PIN FRs is key to Green Deal product durability objectives. PIN flame retardants need to be fit for purpose and for a long product lifetime: their stability is a prerequisite to ensure durability and not an obstacle...
