by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
Envalior (pinfa member) has launched a non-halogenated PBT with high electrical resistance and physical performance. The non-halogenated PIN FR polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) achieves CTI A 600V (IEC 606112), meeting the highest insulation class (IEC 60664-1,...
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
Avient (pinfa member) has launched a new line of non-halogenated polymer FRs for low-smoke fire performance. In polyethylene, UL 94 V-0 down to 1.5 mm is achieved, combined with low heat release rates over time. The polymeric PIN FRs are delivered in masterbatches in...
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
New performance plastics compounds from recycled polymers using non-halogenated flame retardants and no PFAS. Speciality materials solution provider, Trinseo, has developed compounds based on polycarbonate blended with other selected polymers, achieving UL 94 V-0 (1.5...
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
Study demonstrates analytical method for quantifying melamine and its breakdown products in water. The developed method used analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) with chromatographic separation by hydrophilic...
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
HP and Evonik SLS 3D-print powder offering 60% reusability, print quality and UL 94 V-0 (2.5 mm) fire performance. The print powder, designed for powder bed fusion technologies, e.g. SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printers, such as Hewlett Packard JetFusion range,...
