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Cyclotriphosphazene durable textile FRs
New phosphorus-based PIN FRs developed by DTNW for textiles show wash resistance.
READ MOREReview: electrospinning for FR polymers
Electrospinning offers routes to develop new FR fibre solutions with improved mechanical properties,
READ MOREReview: FR polymers for 3D printing
3D printing enables new approaches to flame retardancy, such as surface layers or enclosure of FRs in structural voids.
READ MOREDevelopments in DOPO derivatives as FRs
A review paper summarises recent progress in phosphorus PIN FRs derived from DOPO, replacing halogenated FRs.
READ MOREPhosphorus – iron synergy for cotton FR
PIN FRs, 3D DOPO (P-based) and ferrocene (Fe-based), reacted onto cotton provided durable fire resistance and waterproofing.
READ MOREPIN FRs for recycled Tetra-Pak
PIN flame retardants show to be effective in PEAL, a composite material resulting from recycling of TetraPak packaging
READ MORERecycling fire-extinguishers to PIN FRs
Ammonium phosphate from end-of-life ABC dry-powder fire extinguishers is an effective PIN FR in polyethylene.
READ MOREA Canada Government screening concludes trixylyl phosphate has low environment risk and adequate health safety margins
In Europe, however, trixylyl phosphate is on the REACH SVHC Candidate List (Substance of Very High Concern).
READ MOREDevelopmental toxicity of brominated FR (BDE) but not PIN FR (AlPi).
Lethality and teratogenicity were tested using the standard fish species, zebrafish, for up to 96 hours after fertilisation of eggs.
READ MOREDiscussion of FRs in mobile phones in Ecodesign work.
Discussion of FRs in mobile phones in Ecodesign work.
READ MORECohort study suggests maternal exposure to some phosphorus ester FRs may impact baby’s size at birth.
Cohort study suggests maternal exposure to some phosphorus ester FRs may impact baby’s size at birth.
READ MORELong term diabetes effect of penta-BDE in mice.
Long term diabetes effect of penta-BDE in mice.
READ MOREpinfa GA sees opportunities
Despite Covid, pinfa members see opportunities for PIN FRs with the Green Deal and new applications.
READ MORETraining to formulate fire safe materials
Four interactive webinars will provide insight into flame retardant product design for formulators and compounders
READ MORENew EU Batteries Regulation proposal
The European Commission’s proposed text targets sustainability and safety, but neglects battery fire safety.
READ MOREEU consultation Zero Pollution Ambition
Input is invited to 10th February for the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan for air, water and soil, to be adopted in 2021.
READ MOREpinfa input to Sustainable Products Initiative
Benefits of chemicals’ functions in consumer products should be considered, and LCA, product durability and recycling.
READ MOREpinfa input to CPR consultation
pinfa supports reinforcing the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) as central to ensuring building fire safety.
READ MOREUK consults on architects’ fire competence
UK Government proposes greater accountability and responsibility for fire & structural safety
READ MORECompounding World shows future is PIN
AMI’s industry magazine annual review on flame retardants features nearly 20 new products, of which only one is not PIN.
READ MOREpinfa joins Batteries Partnership
Fire safety is a key challenge for the roll-out of e-mobility and energy storage batteries.
READ MOREEuropean Fire Safety Week webinar: smoke
Experts and fire-fighters explained the increasing risk from smoke in fire in modern buildings, because of new materials, green building and furnishings
READ MOREFire safety & energy transition in buildings
Members of the European Parliament say fire risks of green buildings and renovation must be addressed.
READ MOREQuestions on smoke toxicity
A webinar with experts and regulators underlined the complexity of smoke toxicity, showing that regulation of fire toxicity emissions of construction products is currently neither feasible nor appropr...
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