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Causes of fires in photovoltaics
Fires in PV are estimated to occur at c. 3 fires per year per 100 MW capacity installed, with connectors a significant cause.
READ MOREAPP oyster shell bio-based flame retardant
Oyster shell powder reacted with ammonium polyphosphate reduced heat and smoke release of epoxy resin 70 – 80 %.
READ MOREPIN FR plywood shows low smoke toxicity
Plywood with phosphorus-nitrogen flame retardants showed very low toxic fire gases and achieved IMO fire performance.
READ MOREPIN FRs for PET from recycled bottles
Less than 10% PIN FR loading, plus a chain extender, enabled production of quality PET foam from post-consumer bottles.
READ MOREPhosphate esthers well below health-based limit values in UK foods
Eight organophosphate esthers (OPEs), used as plasticisers and/or flame retardants, were tested in 393 food product samples in the UK: TCEP, TCIPP, TDCIPP, TBOEP, TnBP, TPHP, EHDPP, TMPP.
READ MORESPE Flame Retardant Week 2022
The National Week of Flame Retardants, organised online by SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) and pinfa-NA attracted over one hundred participants for five online sessions 22nd – 26th August.
READ MOREIntroduction to fire safety in polymers
Roger Avakian, Avakian Polychem Consulting, provided a one hour introduction to polymer fire safety,
READ MOREPIN FR supplier presentations
This SPE event included a session of PIN FR product presentations by pinfa-NA members, showing a range of different PIN FR solutions able to achieve high levels of fire performance in many different polymers
READ MORERegulatory and testing
Tim Reilly, Clariant, summarised regulatory developments in the USA, underlining that this is largely driven by NGOs, often via political action in one or a few States.
READ MORELooking for non-halogenated anti-drip
Yiming Zhang, Case Western Reserve University, discussed possible alternatives to PTFE to prevent melt-drip.
READ MOREBio-based flame retardants
Kari Ingalls, Tidal Vision, presented the company’s chitosan products, sourced from seafood processing wastes
READ MOREChangsa China skyscraper façade fire
One side of the 42-storey China Telecom building rapidly engulfed in flame in presumed façade cladding fire.
READ MOREEU plans wildfire preparedness
The European Commission and Council have outlined the need for increased wildfire action in the face of climate change risks.
READ MOREFR edition of the Handmaid’s Tale
Fire resistant publication of Margaret Atwood’s book is a protect against book-burning, censorship and anti-abortion.
READ MOREFlammable acoustic foam blamed again
23 people died in a nightclub fire in Thailand, with flammable foam blamed for the rapid fire spread.
READ MOREVancouver warns of battery fire risks
Vancouver City fire services say lithium ion batteries have caused 5 fire deaths this year with battery fires are increasing.
READ MOREUS initiative for building codes
Biden-Harris administration launches action to modernise and implement building safety and energy codes across the US.
READ MOREUK extends ban on combustible cladding
Combustible cladding is banned on high rise buildings and non FR polyethylene composite panels on all new buildings.
READ MOREFires more likely in social housing
New South Wales Australia shows nearly 44 000 residential fires in ten years, with higher incidence in social housing.
READ MOREInsurance company warns of e-bike fires
AXA UK warns of increasing fire risks from lithium-ion batteries in electric bicycles and e-scooters.
READ MOREReview of flame retardants for battery safety
Overview of battery fire risks, flame retardant solutions and technology perspectives. 60 pages. 125 references.
READ MOREUS EPA risk determination of HBCD cluster
Evaluation concludes cyclic aliphatic bromide FR chemicals present unreasonable risk for health and the environment.
READ MOREFinland lists problem FRs for recycling
Report for Business Finland lists 25 problematic or potentially problematic (under assessment) flame retardants, of which 21 are halogenated FRs and four are organophosphorus FRs
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