News
January 17, 2025
E-waste FRs below risk threshold
Dermal and inhalation exposure to flame retardants of electronics waste dismantling workers below risk levels.
January 17, 2025
Firefighter cancer risk
Firefighters have lower overall cancer risk than general population but higher risks for certain specific cancers.
January 17, 2025
PIN S – K – Si FR for polycarbonate
A combination of a sulphonate potassium salt and polysiloxanes achieved UL 94 V-0 (1.6 mm) in polycarbonate.
January 17, 2025
Reactive PIN FR for rigid polyurethanes
ICL (pinfa member) has launched an innovative phosphorus PIN FR which reacts into rigid PIR and PUR insulation foams.
January 17, 2025
PIN FR for UL 94 V-0 recycled polypropylene
Nitrogen – phosphorus PIN FR from Budenheim (pinfa member) ensures fire safety and performance of recycled polymer
January 17, 2025
PIN FR eco-benign wildfire stop spray coat
Ammonium polyphosphate – triazin spray can provide eco-friendly fire block protection of vegetation.
January 17, 2025
Phosphorus PIN FR for PBT recycling
A phosphorus PIN flame retardant copolymer achieved UL 94 V-0 in waste PBT chemically recycled to PBAT.
January 17, 2025
Non-Classified PIN FR for intumescents
Clariant (pinfa member) low-solubility nitrogen phosphorus non-halogenated FR for environment and fire safety.
January 17, 2025
PIN FR for PET plastic recycling
Mineral PIN flame retardants zinc oxide and ATH demonstrated in solvent PET recycling to PIN FR polyurethane foam.
January 17, 2025
No agreement reached on UN plastics treaty
The 5th UN ‘Global Plastics Treaty’ session failed to reach agreement and closed on 1st December with no treaty
January 17, 2025
European façade test method validated
The European Commission has approved the final report on a harmonised façade fire safety testing methodology.
January 17, 2025
New York non-mineral FR ban in force
State bans many FRs from furniture and halogenated FRs from TVs/screen enclosures and stands.
January 17, 2025
ECHA update on PFAS restriction process
Further assessment is underway into uses, restriction options other than a ban, with further consultation planned for 2025.
January 17, 2025
EU Council confirms Chemicals Strategy
Member States discussed implementation by the European Commission of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).
January 17, 2025
FRs: the show goes on
Theatregoers in the UK expect to see the fire safety curtain go down and up before the show.
January 17, 2025
E-bike fire risks in schools
Netherlands schools are banning e-bike batteries, installing fire resistant cabinets or establishing charging stations.
January 17, 2025
Flammable mattress blamed for hotel fire
An air conditioner fault igniting a mattress caused a fire which killed 7 and injured 12 in hotel in Bucheon, South Korea
January 17, 2025
IFSJ fire safety ‘Influencers’ perspectives
30 experts point to new fire risks from batteries, renewable energies, green buildings and ubiquitous electronics
January 17, 2025
China Ancient Building Fire Safety Forum
Summary of pinfa China workshop, 28th November 2024, Hangzhou: flame retardants to protect historical treasures.
January 17, 2025
pinfa-NA explainer video n°8: smoke toxicity
Short educational video (4 minutes) explains why all fire smoke is toxic and how flame retardants can reduce the risks.
January 17, 2025
ECHA report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs)
Several ABFRs are concluded to be problematic (PBT) and ECHA recommends “group approach” regulatory action.
December 3, 2024
Recycling of plastics in electric vehicles
pinfa workshop with automotive industry experts concludes need to develop knowledge and technologies for recycling, 18th September 2024, Munich. Participants included pinfa members in...
December 3, 2024
1 000 downloads PIN FR smoke toxicity study
Science publication of pinfa study on PIN flame retardant polymer smoke emissions downloaded more than 1 000 times after eighteen months. Already 1 500 views were clocked several months ago, now th...
December 3, 2024
Firefighters new voice for policy
New association representing firefighters across Europe aims to influence fire and safety regulations and policy. The new group is led by the global organisation CTIF (International Association of Fir...