Fire LCA polymer vs. mineral insulation

Fire LCA polymer vs. mineral insulation

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...
Phosphorus PIN FRs for safer bus interiors

Phosphorus PIN FRs for safer bus interiors

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...
Fire safety in strategic industry sectors

Fire safety in strategic industry sectors

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-NA online Lunch & Learn webinar

pinfa-NA online Lunch & Learn webinar

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...