Organophosphorus FR metabolites detected in urban air across the world. Metabolites of five OPFR (organophosphate ester flame retardants) TCEP, TCPP, TDCPP (chlorinated) and TBEP, TPhP (non-chlorinated) were analysed in samples of air from 18 megacities worldwide...
Limited correlations between organophosphate esters and blood pressure in children and adolescents. A study of 1 194 persons aged 6 – 18 in Liuzhou, China, compared urinary levels of TCEP, BCIPHIPP, BDCIPP (chlorinated), DPHP, BBOEP, DoCP & DpCP (non-chlorinated)...
To 15th April. Questions on polymers, endocrine disruption, mixture effects, environmental footprint, essential use. This questionnaire is open to the general public, stakeholders and industry, and aims to shape how the EU’s chemical legislation, REACH, will be...
The New York State “Family and fire fighter protection act” (S. 4630-B/A. 5418-B) was signed into law 2nd January 2022. This law bans, from 1st January 2024, intentionally added “organohalogen” flame retardants in the enclosure and stand of electronic displays >...
Marcello Hirschler’s Fire Safety & Technology Bulletin (11/ 2021) outlines roles and functioning of ASTM, NFPA and ICC. For each, the procedures for representation, proposals and voting are helpfully explained. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)...
