by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Kafrits non-halogenated flame-retardant polypropylene (HFFR PP) is ChemSec Market Place silver listed as an environmentally preferable “silver” alternative in sheet, profile and pipe applications. The masterbatch can be blow or injection moulded for building and...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Novel PIN FR in TPU combined fire performance with photoluminescence, transparency, mechanical performance: nitrilotris(ethane-2,1-diyl) tris (diphenylphosphinate) (NEDP). At 9% loading in TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers), UL 94 V-0 was achieved. Applied as...
by Hannane Haddouch | Feb 2, 2026
Phosphorus molybdenum sulphur PIN FR in 3mm epoxy between pouch cells prevents battery thermal runaway. Phosphorylated MoS2 nanowires (0.85% P) were dosed at 3% in epoxy. This results in a +159% increase in char, -57% decrease in peak heat release rate and -57%...
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...
