A piperazine – phytic acid compound showed to be an effective PIN FR in epoxy, passing UL 94 V-0 and reducing smoke. Phytic acid, a natural molecule with high P content which is widely present in plant seeds, was reacted in ethanol with piperazine, which contains...
Royal fire death: eighteen fire fighters were mobilised near Saint Etienne France on 9th August to deal with an apartment fire. One resident was hospitalised because of smoke. The fire however caused one death, that of a Royal Python, in whose terrarium the fire...
Review on organophosphate esters (OPEs): This review is based on nearly 200 publications, covering production/use, environmental occurrence and health / environmental toxicity of over 20 OPEs (mostly non-halogenated, some chlorinated or brominated) used as flame...
Analysis of 40 years’ data concludes that the key to improving fire safety is implementation of codes and standards. In buildings where fire safety is strictly regulated, such as hospitals, schools and hotels, catastrophic fires are now rare. In apartment buildings,...
International chemical distribution group with world expertise in PIN FRs and synergists, Nordmann has joined pinfa. Nordmann is a leading international chemical distribution company, marketing natural and chemical raw materials, additives and specialty chemicals...
