by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
EU LIFE project MareMag plans to produce magnesium hydroxide (MDH) from bittern waste liquor, from salt works. MDH is a widely used inorganic PIN flame retardant, which protects from fire by absorbing heat (decomposition energy) and releasing water and is compliant...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
Clariant (pinfa member) has launched two new phosphinate PIN FRs for performance PBT in e-mobility. The new organophosphorus PIN FRs can both achieve UL 94 V-0 @ 0.4 mm with 15-20% loading in polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), without ATO (antimony trioxide), and offer...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
LANXESS (pinfa Member) new reactive, non-halogenated FR offers minimised VOC for performance insulation foams. The PIN FR is specifically designed for rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams and can be used in various types of rigid PU...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
Research shows that precision coating of PA6,6 fibres with ZnO and DOPO-silane exhibits catalytic flame-retardant effect. A commercial woven nylon textile (polyamide 6,6), 75 g/m2, was coated with atomic layer deposition (ALD) of zinc oxide (ZnO) at three different...
by Hannane Haddouch | Dec 16, 2025
Ahlstrom, launches non-halogenated FR facer paper for environmentally friendly fire safety in construction. Based in Finland, Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibres with sustainable materials. The facer paper uses patented PIN FR technology to ensure charring...
