Several ABFRs are concluded to be problematic (PBT) and ECHA recommends “group approach” regulatory action.
Short educational video (4 minutes) explains why all fire smoke is toxic and how flame retardants can reduce the risks.
Summary of pinfa China workshop, 28th November 2024, Hangzhou: flame retardants to protect historical treasures.
30 experts point to new fire risks from batteries, renewable energies, green buildings and ubiquitous electronics
An air conditioner fault igniting a mattress caused a fire which killed 7 and injured 12 in hotel in Bucheon, South Korea
Netherlands schools are banning e-bike batteries, installing fire resistant cabinets or establishing charging stations.
Theatregoers in the UK expect to see the fire safety curtain go down and up before the show.
Member States discussed implementation by the European Commission of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).
Further assessment is underway into uses, restriction options other than a ban, with further consultation planned for 2025.
State bans many FRs from furniture and halogenated FRs from TVs/screen enclosures and stands.
The European Commission has approved the final report on a harmonised façade fire safety testing methodology.
The 5th UN ‘Global Plastics Treaty’ session failed to reach agreement and closed on 1st December with no treaty
Mineral PIN flame retardants zinc oxide and ATH demonstrated in solvent PET recycling to PIN FR polyurethane foam.
Clariant (pinfa member) low-solubility nitrogen phosphorus non-halogenated FR for environment and fire safety.
A phosphorus PIN flame retardant copolymer achieved UL 94 V-0 in waste PBT chemically recycled to PBAT.
Ammonium polyphosphate – triazin spray can provide eco-friendly fire block protection of vegetation.
Nitrogen – phosphorus PIN FR from Budenheim (pinfa member) ensures fire safety and performance of recycled polymer
ICL (pinfa member) has launched an innovative phosphorus PIN FR which reacts into rigid PIR and PUR insulation foams.
A combination of a sulphonate potassium salt and polysiloxanes achieved UL 94 V-0 (1.6 mm) in polycarbonate.
Firefighters have lower overall cancer risk than general population but higher risks for certain specific cancers.
Dermal and inhalation exposure to flame retardants of electronics waste dismantling workers below risk levels.
