Experts discussed potential, challenges and solutions for recycling PIN flame retardant plastics.
23 - 25 March 2026. Online. US Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) with pinfa-NA. Technologies. Regulations. Performance.
22nd April. Oliver Toepfer, Nabaltec, introduction to Mechanisms, Applications and Test Methods for PIN flame retardants.
ECHA is calling for input to support a restriction proposal on certain non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants
The European Commission proposes to include the brominated flame retardant TBPH under the Stockholm POPs Convention
CTIF statistics show 17 400 fire deaths annually in surveyed countries representing one fifth of the world population
Korea Consumer Agency says tents advertised as 'flame-retardant' may not offer the claimed level of fire protection.
A number of EU-funded R&D projects underway are looking at PIN flame retardant developments and solutions.
DTNW will develop into acrylate-based PIN FRs for 3D-printing and into improved PIN smoke suppression for natural fibres.
Avient (pinfa member) proposes 'non-PFAS' long glass-fibre reinforced PKE achieving UL 94 V-0 (1.5 mm)
Indorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling launch 50% recycled Trevira CS phosphorus-based FR fabric.
Three different aluminium and magnesium hydroxides were tested in EVA//LLDME/MA polyolefin cable sheath compound
Several sulfone-bridged phosphorus PIN FR showed effective fire safety in back-coating of polyamide aircraft seat textiles.
Bio-based PIN FRs, APP and melamine derivative improved fire safety of wood.
A 1-vinylimidazole phosphite salt, reacted into unsaturated polyester resin @ 15% achieved UL 94 V-0 (3.2 mm)
