Discussion of possible extension of the test standard for ‘blooming’ of brominated FRs (loss to material surface). The existing ASTM D8280 provides a standardised method for assessing how much of brominated flame retardants in a plastic have migrated to the surface....
ECHA has decided to identify the brominated flame retardant DBDPE as Substance of Very High Concern because of its very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties (vPvB). The decision was taken by ECHA’s Member States Committee (MSC). DBDPE was then added to the...
Inorganic PIN FRs are concerned by current discussions around safety and regulatory classification of particles. The European Court of Justice recently annulled the Classification of titanium dioxide (see pinfa Newsletter n°173) and talcum powder (talc) has been...
Fire test method for plasterboard etc. replaces visual identification of charring by temperature measurement. The current method for testing fire protection capacity of plaster or wood panels for EU Construction Products Regulation labelling is based on visual...
Surprisingly, this question is being asked for the US IRC International Residential Code. In currently ongoing revision proposals for this code, it is proposed to delete the word “property” from the codes purpose (currently it reads: “…provide … safety to life and...
