by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 18, 2025
PIN FRs zirconium phosphate and ATH improved mechanical and fire performance of post-consumer recycled rHDPE. The recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) was supplied from a Brazil recycler. Layered zirconium phosphate (ZrP) was synthesised in the laboratory and...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 18, 2025
Functionalised polysiloxane 2% loading in polycarbonate (PC) achieved UL 94 V-0 (3.2 mm), PHRR -64% and total smoke -18%. Siloxane (4Si-4O-8H ring) was reacted with a silane (3-aminopropylmethyldiethoxysilane) and different benzaldehydes to give a silicon-nitrogen...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 18, 2025
pinfa research mini-review on how valency of phosphorus in PIN FRs impacts flame retardancy effectiveness. With continuingly increasing interest in phosphorus-containing PIN flame retardants as a key solution for fire safety in many applications (electronics,...
by Hannane Haddouch | Mar 20, 2025
New non-halogenated flame retardant polyphthalamide from BASF (pinfa member) for electrical vehicle terminal blocks. The PPA compound can replace non fire-safe plastics, ensuring high performance electrical insulation and durability in demanding temperatures, in EV...
by Hannane Haddouch | Mar 20, 2025
Aluminium diethylphosphinate with synergists achieves UL-94 V0 (3 mm) and reduced smoke in thermoplastic elastomer. The phosphorus PIN FR aluminium diethylphosphinate (DEPAL), from Clariant (pinfa member), was tested in thermoplastic elastomer (TPE: 60% SEBS, 20% POE,...
