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European Fire Safety Action Plan
European Fire Safety Alliance (EurFSA) has published a ten-point “action plan” for fire safety, based on outcomes of the 2019 European Fire Safety Week.
READ MOREHP using recycled PIN FR plastics
Hewlett Packard has objectives to phase out brominated flame retardants and to use 30% recycled plastics. Phosphorus based PIN FRs provide the solution.
READ MORETFP PIN FR fibres deliver UCC fire performance
Valmont Utility has chosen TFP’s non-halogenated fire protection nonwovens, enabling new composite structure poles to resist 1150°
READ MORESpecial silica FR synergist
Biesterfeld is now distributing Elkem’s low specific surface area silica, as a performance synergist or partial filler replacement, for flame retardant rubbers.
READ MOREHFFR cable compound for fire performance
Borealis and Borouge new halogen-free flame retardant cable jacket-ing makes it possible to achieve high CPR fire rating including “d0” – no flaming droplets.
READ MOREIron – P – N – silicone PIN FR synergy
A polymeric N-P-siloxane PIN FR with iron oxide achieved UL94-V1 (3 mm) at a combined loading of 2% in PET. Poly(N,N dimethylene phosphate aminopropyl siloxane) (PDPSI) was tested with F2O3 in PET, with five different combinations of total load 2% (from 0% to 2% PDPSI) and compared to neat PET.
READ MORETannic acid as reactive intumescent PIN FR
Tannic acid is found in tree bark and other plant materials and can be recovered from bio-based industry waste streams.
READ MORENew melamine phosphate PIN FR
A melamine salt of pentaerythritol phosphate showed to be an effective PIN FR in polypropylene, with less toxic fire gases than neat PP.
READ MOREZinc – wood nanocrystals
Zinc oxide coated cellulose nanocrystals, sourced from wood, were tested in 4mm HDPE sheets. Zinc oxide is widely used in for example sunscreens.
READ MOREPIN FRs in recycled plant waste insulation
Mineral PIN FRs prove effective to improve fire safety of insulation boards made from non-reusable plant fibre wastes.
READ MOREMineral and bio-based FRs for PU foam
Layer-by-layer Laponite, alginate and chitosan achieved self-extinguishing and halved smoke production from flexible polyu-rethane foam.
READ MOREpinfa response to Ireland furniture fire consultation
pinfa underlines that PIN FRs are available for furniture fire safety which are recognised as safe by labels such as ÖkoTex, TCO or ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals coalition).
READ MORENew clear PIN FR polyester film
DuPont Teijin Films new non-halogen flame retardant PET polyester films offer cost-effective VTM-0 fire safety, durability, chemical and water resistance.
READ MOREReinforced PA for demanding electrical applications
EMS-Grivory’s PIN FR long glass-fibre polyamide selected for e-vehicle rapid charger and for industrial circuit-breaker.
READ MOREFurther RoHS exclusions of halogenated FRs proposed
Progress towards RoHS restrictions on further halogenated FRs (MCCPs, TBBPA) and antimony (ATO) in electrical and electronic equipment (E&E).
READ MOREPIN FR 3D-printing for racing e-motorcyle
CRP Technology’s Windform FR2, a PIN FR glass fibre reinforced polyamide for SDS 3D-printing, helps make the Ego Corsa’s new battery for Energia.
READ MOREFRs can prevent smouldering from developing to fire
Tests of different furniture textile / batting / foam combinations show that flame retardants can prevent smouldering developing to flaming fire.
READ MOREOrange PIN compounds for electrified vehicles
Pinfa member Lanxess offers a variety of PIN polyamide and PBT compounds with colour stability for high voltage e-mobility components.
READ MORECanada adopts tent flammability standard
CAN/CGSB-182.1-2020 fixes flammability and labelling requirements for tents, including flammability tests when new, after leaching and after weathering.
READ MOREpinfa member companies engage in Covid crisis
Each of our companies is doing what it can to help fight the virus and to support health services and local communities.
READ MOREUS EPA consults on chemicals assessment scopes
Risk evaluation scopes for the 20 priority chemicals listed under TCSA last year, including two chlorinated FRs and TPP, are open to comment to 26th May 2020.
READ MOREISO fire safety strategy under discussion
ISO/TC 92, horizontal committee on fire safety, has circulated for comment its ‘Business Plan’ defining key areas for standards development.
READ MORETitanium dioxide Classified Cat2 suspected carcinogen
The European commission has published the Classification of titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation
READ MOREUK Government £1 billion for fire risk claddings
The UK Government has announced an (additional) £1 billion fund to support replacement of non fire-safe cladding materials on tall buildings.
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