by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
James Covello, student in Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio) has received the first pinfa-NA Merit Scholarship (US$ 2500): “I have been interested in fire protection research since my first semester as an...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Javachem develops performance P, P-N and nanoclay PIN FRs and synergists, within an innovative range of plastic additives including silicone additives, antistatic agents, polymer processing aids and functional masterbatches. Active R&D is centred on...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Beyond Benign ECOSChem actionable definition and criteria for Sustainable Chemistry calls for “without hazards”, to cover the chemical itself, input components, emissions and breakdown products. The ECOSChem Committee, convened by the University of Massachusetts’...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Scientists suggest policy should prioritise “benign-by-design” for fire safety taking into account smoke and fire toxicity. Within the UK Research Initiative (UKRI) on clean air, scientists organised a round-table on chemicals and environmental health centred on flame...
by pinfa-editor | 4 Apr, 2023
Council to Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 cites cladding material suppliers’ “cynical and possibly even dishonest practices”. Richard Millett, council to the Grenfell Tower fire official Inquiry has published a final statement summarising 400 days of evidence to Phase 2 of...
