News
August 28, 2024
pinfa-NA video: chemical hazards and risks
7th pinfa North America 3-minute explainer video discusses tools available to identify safer alternative flame retardants.
August 28, 2024
pinfa new member: Envalior
Envalior, a global leader in engineering materials with over 4,000 employees worldwide, has joined pinfa.
August 28, 2024
New EU EcoDesign enters into force
Reinforced and updated Regulation introduces new “chemicals of concern” and product “Digital Passports”.
August 28, 2024
Benefits and perspectives of PIN FRs
Review paper says PIN flame retardants can combine polymer fire safety, performance and sustainability.
August 28, 2024
Balancing safety and sustainability
World Resources Forum (WRF) think piece on combining safe use of flame retardants with human health and environment.
August 28, 2024
Consumers concerned about EV batteries
Deloitte study shows that one third of consumers are concerned about battery safety in electric vehicles.
August 28, 2024
Fire safety of roof photovoltaic panels
Experts say PV panel fires will increase with installation and underline need to mitigate ignition and fire spread.
August 28, 2024
PIN FRs for a safer electric grid
1 000 wildfires/year are ignited by electricity distribution cables in the US. PIN flame retardant cable insulation can cut risk
August 28, 2024
Fire risks of hybrid, EV and ICE cars
Data suggests that hybrid cars are more than twice as likely catch fire as gasoline engine cars
August 28, 2024
Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicle plastics
Review of physical and solvent recycling of automotive plastics underlines complexity of sorting and technical challenges.
August 28, 2024
PIN FR from magnesium recovery
Magnesium dihydroxide (MDH) recovered from seawater salt production wastewater tested as PIN flame retardant in epoxy.
August 28, 2024
Review of FRs for lithium-ion batteries
Research review discusses flame retardants for electrolytes in current and possible future battery technologies.
August 28, 2024
Melamine – inorganic PIN FR polyurethane
Reacted melamine in polyurethane, with metals and graphite, for fire safety and reduced smoke emission.
August 28, 2024
PIN FR for railway fire safety
Intumescent PIN flame retardant reduces fire risk and smoke in polyurethane seats achieving railway safety standards.
June 19, 2024
pinfa General Assembly
Over forty representatives of pinfa companies discussed flame retardant and plastics chemicals policy, regulation and LCA at pinfa’s General Assembly, in Cologne, Germany, and online, on 3rd June 2024.
June 19, 2024
UBA report: environment friendly fire safety
Flame retardants are identified as one route to fire safety in public purchasing and can be without hazards.
June 19, 2024
EU recognises fire safety in “Essential Use”
Official guidance cites fire safety as an Essential Use. This concerns harmful chemicals, so PIN FRs are not targetted .
June 19, 2024
Call for evidence on alternatives to BFRs
ECHA public call, open to 28th June, looks for information on alternatives to replace aromatic brominated flame retardants.
June 19, 2024
EU survey on computer Ecodesign
Public questionnaire open to 18th July on user wishes for computer energy performance, repairability and durability.
June 19, 2024
US NFPA consultation on battery standard
Call for public comment, open to 12th July, on proposed NFPA 800 Battery Safety Code covering fire, electrical, other safety.
June 19, 2024
AMI Plastics in Electric Vehicles conference
Presentations underlined the value of PIN flame retardants in enabling lightweight, fire-safe component performance, in particular protection in case of battery thermal runaway.
June 19, 2024
Developments in EV materials testing
Ken Vessey, UL Solutions, summarised challenges and perspectives for EV polymer materials and battery fire testing.
June 19, 2024
California SAFER consultation
California State call for input, to 1st July, on draft Priority Product Work Plan for “SAFER Consumer Products” (SCP).
June 19, 2024
Buildings Directive recognises fire safety
Revised EU Energy Performance in Buildings (EPBD) recognises the importance of fire safety