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E-waste FRs below risk threshold
January 17, 2025

E-waste FRs below risk threshold

Dermal and inhalation exposure to flame retardants of electronics waste dismantling workers below risk levels.
Firefighter cancer risk
January 17, 2025

Firefighter cancer risk

Firefighters have lower overall cancer risk than general population but higher risks for certain specific cancers.
PIN S – K – Si FR for polycarbonate
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.
Reactive PIN FR for rigid polyurethanes
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.
PIN FR for UL 94 V-0 recycled polypropylene
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
PIN FR eco-benign wildfire stop spray coat
January 17, 2025

PIN FR eco-benign wildfire stop spray coat

Ammonium polyphosphate – triazin spray can provide eco-friendly fire block protection of vegetation.
Phosphorus PIN FR for PBT recycling
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.
Non-Classified PIN FR for intumescents
January 17, 2025

Non-Classified PIN FR for intumescents

Clariant (pinfa member) low-solubility nitrogen phosphorus non-halogenated FR for environment and fire safety.
PIN FR for PET plastic recycling
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.
No agreement reached on UN plastics treaty
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
European façade test method validated
January 17, 2025

European façade test method validated

The European Commission has approved the final report on a harmonised façade fire safety testing methodology.
New York non-mineral FR ban in force
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.
ECHA update on PFAS restriction process
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.
EU Council confirms Chemicals Strategy
January 17, 2025

EU Council confirms Chemicals Strategy

Member States discussed implementation by the European Commission of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).
FRs: the show goes on
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.
E-bike fire risks in schools
January 17, 2025

E-bike fire risks in schools

Netherlands schools are banning e-bike batteries, installing fire resistant cabinets or establishing charging stations.
Flammable mattress blamed for hotel fire
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
IFSJ fire safety ‘Influencers’ perspectives
January 17, 2025

IFSJ fire safety ‘Influencers’ perspectives

30 experts point to new fire risks from batteries, renewable energies, green buildings and ubiquitous electronics
China Ancient Building Fire Safety Forum
January 17, 2025

China Ancient Building Fire Safety Forum

Summary of pinfa China workshop, 28th November 2024, Hangzhou: flame retardants to protect historical treasures.
pinfa-NA explainer video n°8: smoke toxicity
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.
ECHA report on Aromatic Brominated Flame Retardants (ABFRs)
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.
Recycling of plastics in electric vehicles
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...
1 000 downloads PIN FR smoke toxicity study
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...
Firefighters new voice for policy
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...
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