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Hexpol Group low-smoke low-toxicity range
New wire & cable compound range from the polymers group centres on non-halogenated FRs to meet regulatory demands.
READ MOREPIN FR glass-reinforced polyamides
Teknor Apex expands portfolio of PIN FR polyamides for demanding applications including under-hood automotive. The hon-halogen, 15% - 30% glass-reinforced semi-aromatic PA66 compounds achieve UL94-V0 fire performance (0.5 or 0.8 mm) and offer high flow for injection molding of complex components, good surface finish and good retention of mechanical properties such as tensile strength and stiffness under exposure to moisture.
READ MOREWider applicability of expandable graphite
Georg H. Luh has developed an expandable graphite with starting temperature over 270°C, targeting technical polymers. Expandable graphite is an inorganic flame retardant which expands considerably in heat, generating a thermally stable residue in case of fire.
READ MOREHigher temperature expandable graphite
NeoGraf Solutions’s new expandable graphite offers onset temperature over 270°C enabling new applications. The new grade, with particle size of 300 microns, plastics can be used as a PIN flame retardant in plastics including polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, polyamides and ABS for injection moulding and thermoforming, including composites.
READ MOREOrganoboron smoke suppressing PIN FRs
DTNW Germany has launched research into organoboron compounds as safer alternative smoke suppressant PIN FRs for the automotive and construction sectors
READ MOREHELUKABEL new LS0H data cables
The range of four new instrumentation and compensating cables are each available in Low Smoke Zero Halogen versions. The three instrumentation cable types are conformant to PLTC UL13, EN 50288-7 or IEC 60331-21, cable type dependant.
READ MOREImproving mineral PIN FR performance
Innospec Leuna offers non-halogenated processing aids which improve processing of ATH and MDH PIN FR compounds.
READ MOREBio – mineral PIN FRs for wood
Milk-derived casein protein reacted with magnesium hydroxide and showed to be an effective PIN FR coating for timber. The reaction was carried out at 70°C with sodium hydroxide and the resulting compound was then spread on 20 mm scotch pine wood samples and dried at room temperature.
READ MOREGuanidine-based FR for cotton
Guanidine, a biological molecule, was reacted with ammonium and phosphorus to produce a durable, reactive FR for cotton. Guanidine is found in urine, and can be produced by the degradation of guanine (from DNA/RNA) or synthetically.
READ MORERecycling boron from cellulose insulation
Field trials show effectiveness of a fertiliser made by pyrolysis of cellulose fibre insulation containing boron flame retardant.
READ MORENew York State “Family and fire fighter protection act”
New York State “Family and fire fighter protection act” bans intentionally added “halogenated, organophosphorus, organonitrogen or nanoscale chemical” flame retardants and FR synergists in upholstered furniture, mattresses, (enclosure and stand of) electronic displays.
READ MOREProduct sustainability and fire safety
Can flame-retardant materials be Safe and Sustainable by Design ? Is fire safety an essential use ? Interactive discussion with the European Commission, EU experts, OEMs, Plastics Europe, NGOs.
READ MOREEU Zero Pollution Action Plan published
This confirms the Green Deal’s targeting of endocrine disruptors, persistent and hazardous chemicals.
READ MORESwedish chemicals tax proposed changes
Swedish authorities publish proposals to take into account flame retardant safety properties based on assessments.
READ MORESafe and Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD)
For chemicals, the EU emphasises safer plastic additives, product performance, recycling, harmonised approaches. A number of recent European Commission publications and workshops address the objective of “safe and sustainable by design” fixed by the new EU Chemicals Strategy.
READ MOREUK Fire Safety Act 2021
New regulation, following the Grenfell catastrophe, extends fire safety obligations but leaves unclear who will pay the costs.
READ MOREBallymore UK£ 20 m for fire safety
UK property developer Ballymore has announced a UK£ 20 million fund for replacing flammable ACM cladding (aluminium composite material).
READ MOREFire safety of photovoltaic systems
Review shows significant numbers of fires in PV on buildings, but inadequate reporting and poor data on fire and smoke risks. Over 300 publications on PV fire safety were reviewed.
READ MOREUpdated EU railway fire standard published
A new version EN 45545-2-2020 of the European railway materials fire safety standard is published.
READ MOREFreight ship fire standards
Safety investigator calls for new fire resistance requirements for conveyor belts in bulk transport ships.
READ MORECovid oxygen fire risks in hospitals
The EU (JRC) documents increased fire risk in hospitals linked to Covid oxygen use, with 36 hospital fires worldwide.
READ MORESuperior surface quality PIN FR polyamide
Asahi Kasei has launched PIN flame retardant (FR) and glass-fibre reinforced semi-aromatic polyamides.
READ MOREPIN FR labels for fire-safe electronics
Polyonics continues to improve its non-halogen flame-resistant labels for miniature, high-power electronics.
READ MOREHigh temperature PIN FR 3D-printing resin
3D Systems has launched a new PIN FR resin for high accuracy parts for aerospace, automotive, defence, electronics.
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