03/Jan/2023
The rapidly growing global e-mobility industry requires new, innovative flame retardants and demand keeps increasing massively
Compared to classic cars with combustion engines,
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28/Nov/2022
ECHA Suggestion of classification, labelling and also restriction of selected chlorinated flame retardants paves the way for an increased need for halogen free flame retardants
The European Chemicals Agency ECHA recently propos
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07/Sep/2022
The Working Group „Flame Retardants“ brings together many participants from the flame retardants value chain and celebrates Prof. Manfred Döring’s well-deserved retirement
Finally, the meeting of the working group “F
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12/Jul/2022
“ECOFRAM" addresses the need for more sustainable flame retardants and showcases developments from science and industry
The International Conference on Eco-Friendly Flame
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22/Apr/2022
RoHS: Impact study finds positive results, review process has started
The importance of RoHS, the restriction of hazardo
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06/Jan/2022
“Fire Resistance in Plastics" addresses the need for flame retardants for e-mobility – halogen-free solutions in clear focus
The Fire Resistance in Plastics is one of the most
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Publications and Presentations

43. Safe and Sustainable Flame Retardants - SSbD Case Study - Electronics Goes Green 2024 presentation

Presentation at Electronics Goes Green 2024, case study on safe and sustainable-by-design flame retardants, based on Clariant's Exolit OP for electronics and electric vehicles

A-Beard_et-al_EGG_SSbD_FlameRetardants_Electronics_2024-06-20

42. Flame retardants for composites, trends and new developments

Supporting slides for Octima webinar on 2020-06-23

Publications and Presentations

43. Safe and Sustainable Flame Retardants - SSbD Case Study - Electronics Goes Green 2024 presentation

42. Flame retardants for composites, trends and new developments

41. Sustainable Flame Retardants for E&E Applications

40. ENFIRO Project - Final Report

39. The ENFIRO project - Life Cycle Assessment of Flame Retardants

38. Electro-Mobility - new challenges for fire safety and flame retarded materials

37. Sekundärrohstoffe der Zukunft (German)

36. Recycling of Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant Plastics, Kunststoffe international 2018/08, PAGE 39 – 42

35. An update on regulatory status and environmental assessments - SEARCHING FOR SAFE FLAME RETARDANTS. Webinar 2014-06

34. References and further reading on flame retardancy (by Authors)

33. HdT-Seminar Flammschutzmittel -Anforderungen für Brandsicherheit und Umweltfragen bei Brandschutzmitteln (German)

32. Searching for safe Flame Retardants- an update on regulatory status and environmental assessments

31. "Are halogens really necessary"

30. Flame retardants-an update on regulatory status and environmental assessments

29. Flammschutzmittel: Trends bei Umweltfragen und Brandschutznormen (German)

28. Overview of available halogen free FR Systems by Polymer

27. Intumescent Coatings Article "Attractive Fire Protection"

26. Halogen-free Flame Retardants in E&E Applications (Karlsruhe Research Center)

25. Literature and further reading on flame retardancy (by date)

24. References and further reading on flame retardancy (by Authors)

23. Grüne Elektronik und Flammschutzmittel (German)

22. The Ecological Footprint of Flame Retardants

21. Flammschutzmittel für Bauprodukte (Geman)

20. Halogen-free Polyamides and Polyesters for Electronics

19. Halogen-free Laminates for Printed Wiring Boards

18. Halogen-free-laminates for Printed Wiring Boards: A Market Update

17. Flammschutzmittel: Trends bei Umweltfragen und Brandschutznormen (German)

16. Flammschutzmittel und REACH (German)

15. Schutzziele im vorbeugenden Brandschutz und Maßnahmen zu deren Erreichung (German)

14. Fire Behaviour of Household Appliances towards External Ignition

13. Halogenfreie Polyester mit Phosphinaten (German)

12. EFRA FAQ (frequently asked questions)

11. CARE Innovation 2006

10. Phosphinate Flame Retardants for Electronics

9. Flammschutzmittel Trends (Essen) (German)

8. EIPC Summer Conference (Venice)

7. Eco Footprint of Phosphinate Flame Retardants (FR2006)

6. Recycling and end-of-life options for FR´s (ERA)

5. Ecoprofiles of flame retardants (Addcon)

4. Composites in Fire (Newcastle)

3. EIPC Summer Conference 2005, Stockholm

2. Electronics Goes Green 2004

1. Flammschutzmittel für E&E Kunststoffe (German)