by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
Covering research into aluminium composite panels (ACP) materials, fire and thermal performance, installation, costs. Over 2200 publications were identified, of which 180 were selected and analysed, including research papers, standards, patents. ACPs are widely...
by Hannane Haddouch | Nov 27, 2025
PIN flame retardants were successfully tested in innovative 3D-printing using continuous fibre/polymer yarns. Bio-based yarns (flax fibre, viscose – which is derived from cellulose) were co-extruded with PLA (polylactic acid) then tested in FFF (fused filament...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
RDC (Italy) launches non-halogen flame retardant masterbatch, without antimony, using synergists from pinfa member Tolsa. The RDC (Rubber Dispersion Chemicals) new Veaflame masterbatch shows reduced peak heat release, low smoke and dense, compact char for enhanced...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
UK-based Camira launches non-halogenated fire protected transport interior textile recycled from marine plastic waste. The yarn, created using recovered waste plastic waste, is provided by Seaqual Initiative, a global organisation which pays fairly local collectors to...
by Hannane Haddouch | Oct 16, 2025
CAI Additives launches white PIN FR masterbatches for low-smoke, no-drip UL 94 V-0 performance applications. The PIN flame retardant used is non-SVHC and RoHS compliant and completely replaces ATO (antimony trioxide). The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and...
