Risk scientists criticise Chemicals Strategy

Risk scientists criticise Chemicals Strategy

Scientists of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment question the scientific basis of the new EU Chemicals Strategy, in particular the hazard-based approach. The eight scientists suggest that the new Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) was developed...
US federal furniture fire safety enacted

US federal furniture fire safety enacted

The CPSC has issued a final federal rule to require for cigarette ignition resistance of all upholstered furniture, as passed in the COVID–19 Regulatory Relief and Work From Home Safety Act (see pinfa Newsletter n°122). The rule is based on California TB 117-2013 and...
Bio-based polycarbonate with PIN FR

Bio-based polycarbonate with PIN FR

SABIC high-performance, bio-based polycarbonate, carbon fibre reinforced compound with PIN FR package. The new compound offers reduced carbon footprint whilst meeting demanding technical and processability requirements for thin-wall injection moulding for applications...
Performance of kaolin with PIN synergists

Performance of kaolin with PIN synergists

Quarzwerke HPF has developed an olefin compound for automotive using kaolin and non-halogenated synergists. The project, for E&E and automotive applications, developed with an automobile manufacturer and a compounder (confidential), uses a specific flaky...
Hexpol Group low-smoke low-toxicity range

Hexpol Group low-smoke low-toxicity range

New wire & cable compound range from the polymers group centres on non-halogenated FRs to meet regulatory demands. Hexpol’s new portfolio covers high performance materials such as VMQ (vinyl-methyl-silicone), advanced rubbers (e.g. EPDM ethylene propylene diene...