Greenhouse emissions from polymer insulation in fires are comparable to those from thermal mineral wool insulation. Lifetime average emissions from fires involving polystyrene insulation are calculated to be comparable to those resulting from the inferior thermal...
Tests show phosphorus flame retardants reduce heat release and smoke compared to non-FR or halogenated FR ABS. Neat ABS polymer, a material widely used in bus and coach interiors, was compared to ABS with halogenated and with phosphorus PIN flame retardants (PFRs). 26...
Pinfa, alongside 17 organisations representing the European fire safety sector, calls on European institutions to prioritise fire safety in buildings and to develop and promote a consistent strategy with Member States for the safety of everyone. This manifesto sets...
As part of the 5th European Fire Safety Week, pinfa webinar Wed. 15th November, 11h – 13h CET (Paris-Brussels time) on fire safety and sustainability in strategic industry sectors. This will centre on “Strategic Technologies” (as defined by the EU: renewable energies...
pinfa North America free webinar ‘From flame retardant R&D to commercial product” Wed 25 October, 11h30-12h30 EST (17h30-18h30 CET). This continues pinfa-NA’s 2023 Free Lunch & Learn Webinar series. Dr. Anteneh Worku, FR Adviser LLC, will discuss how to...