Maxinne Denis, University of Montpellier, France, presented testing of bio-based PIN flame retardants for alkyd resin coatings. Alkyd resins are widely used in solvent-based paints and coatings, but are flammable (including after application) and leave solvent...
Lily Deborde, LGCGM Rennes University France, summarised work on PIN flame retardant alternatives to boric acid and ammonium salts for hemp fibre thermal insulation products (blown insulation, panels). The objective is to use local bio-resources in materials to reduce...
Sandrine Therias, Institut de Chimie de Clermont Ferrand France, reviewed literature on weathering of PIN flame retarded polymers. In some cases, changes in fire performance after weathering result from deterioration of the polymer, not of the flame retardant. Certain...
with Schneider Electric, ChemForward, TCO Development, ChemSec, Cefic. Do consumers and downstream users expect fire safety to equal safety for the environment and human health? Can durability be considered a benefit if it also implies persistence? What implications...
Proposed regulatory text for update of Construction Products Regulation. Prolonged to 12th July. This new Regulation text is likely to considerably modify conditions for validation of CE-marks and so EU market access, impacting fire safety of construction products....
