News-Archive
03/Jan/2023
The rapidly growing global e-mobility industry requires new, innovative flame retardants and demand keeps increasing massively
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The rapidly growing global e-mobility industry requires new, innovative flame retardants and demand keeps increasing massively
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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
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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
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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
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The Working Group „Flame Retardants“ brings together many participants from the flame retardants value chain and celebrates Prof. Manfred Döring’s well-deserved retirement
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12/Jul/2022
“ECOFRAM" addresses the need for more sustainable flame retardants and showcases developments from science and industry
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“ECOFRAM" addresses the need for more sustainable flame retardants and showcases developments from science and industry
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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
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“Fire Resistance in Plastics" addresses the need for flame retardants for e-mobility – halogen-free solutions in clear focus
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07/Oct/2021
“European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials" in Budapest - FRPM21 – real people meeting again live to discuss science
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“European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymeric Materials" in Budapest - FRPM21 – real people meeting again live to discuss science
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17/Aug/2021
Webinar “Resistance to fire, heat and their contaminants” increases awareness for flame retardant solutions for transportation
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Webinar “Resistance to fire, heat and their contaminants” increases awareness for flame retardant solutions for transportation
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09/Oct/2020
Electronics Goes Green 2020+ brings together participants from the "green electronics sector" online
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Electronics Goes Green 2020+ brings together participants from the "green electronics sector" online
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26/May/2020
US EPA - Current risk assessment and consultation for a chlorinated alkylphosphate ester, triphenylphosphate and tetrabromo-bisphenol-A
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US EPA - Current risk assessment and consultation for a chlorinated alkylphosphate ester, triphenylphosphate and tetrabromo-bisphenol-A
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23/Dec/2019
"Fire Resistance in Plastics" addresses electromobility and puts sustainability in the focus of attention
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"Fire Resistance in Plastics" addresses electromobility and puts sustainability in the focus of attention
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01/Apr/2019
The long and thorny way to greener electronics - chemicals management for the electronics industry remains a challenge
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The long and thorny way to greener electronics - chemicals management for the electronics industry remains a challenge
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15/Oct/2018
"Polyurethanes Technical Conference" shows more sustainable alternatives for polyurethane industry
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"Polyurethanes Technical Conference" shows more sustainable alternatives for polyurethane industry
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12/Oct/2018
Conference "Fires in Vehicles" reveals that fire safety still needs to be improved in busses and electric cars
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Conference "Fires in Vehicles" reveals that fire safety still needs to be improved in busses and electric cars
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06/Oct/2017
Fraunhofer LBFs and PINFAs research activities on the recycling of plastics containing halogen free flame retardants
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Fraunhofer LBFs and PINFAs research activities on the recycling of plastics containing halogen free flame retardants
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02/Nov/2015
1st International Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering (AOFSM’1 2015)
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1st International Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering (AOFSM’1 2015)
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04/Aug/2015
prEN 16733: Standard draft for testing and classifying the propensity of construction products to undergo continuous smouldering
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prEN 16733: Standard draft for testing and classifying the propensity of construction products to undergo continuous smouldering
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03/Jun/2015
Classification and testing of cables under the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
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Classification and testing of cables under the European Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
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11/May/2015
Combustible, fiber-reinforced lightweight composites approved for the first time in a SOLAS ship
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Combustible, fiber-reinforced lightweight composites approved for the first time in a SOLAS ship
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06/Oct/2014
Workshop on flame retardants and presentation of German AIF research projects at the Fraunhofer LBF in Darmstadt, Germany, on 18 September 2014
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Workshop on flame retardants and presentation of German AIF research projects at the Fraunhofer LBF in Darmstadt, Germany, on 18 September 2014
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09/Jul/2014
3rd International Symposium on Flame-Retardant Materials & Technologies (ISFRMT 2014)
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3rd International Symposium on Flame-Retardant Materials & Technologies (ISFRMT 2014)
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10/Oct/2013
13th Conference on „Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics"
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13th Conference on „Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics"
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05/Sep/2013
New EU FP7 Research Project "Phoenix" on nano-layered hybrid particles started in 2013
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New EU FP7 Research Project "Phoenix" on nano-layered hybrid particles started in 2013
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06/Jun/2013
The Fourth International Conference on Flame Retardant Plastics: Regulations, Innovations, Applications and Markets
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The Fourth International Conference on Flame Retardant Plastics: Regulations, Innovations, Applications and Markets
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11/Apr/2013
EPA announces chemicals for risk assessment in 2013 with focus on widely used flame retardants
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EPA announces chemicals for risk assessment in 2013 with focus on widely used flame retardants
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10/Jan/2013
Fire statistics in Great Britain: Number of fire victims has been declining due to strict fire regulations
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Fire statistics in Great Britain: Number of fire victims has been declining due to strict fire regulations
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11/Nov/2012
ENFIRO identifies halogen free flame retardants with a good environmental and health profile
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ENFIRO identifies halogen free flame retardants with a good environmental and health profile
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14/Jun/2012
12th National and 2nd International Conference on „Trends in Fire safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics
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12th National and 2nd International Conference on „Trends in Fire safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics
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03/May/2012
Chinese and International Markets, Requirements, Challenges - 3rd Conference on Flame Retardants
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Chinese and International Markets, Requirements, Challenges - 3rd Conference on Flame Retardants
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05/Apr/2012
Fire safety and indoor emissions of wallcoverings. EU requirements and national solo-attempts
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Fire safety and indoor emissions of wallcoverings. EU requirements and national solo-attempts
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07/Apr/2011
The Construction Products Regulation is coming soon and the European Reaction to Fire Standards have been revised
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The Construction Products Regulation is coming soon and the European Reaction to Fire Standards have been revised
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06/Jan/2011
Frequent cause of fires at Christmas: Candles on dry Christmas trees and Advent wreaths
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Frequent cause of fires at Christmas: Candles on dry Christmas trees and Advent wreaths
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02/Dec/2010
11th National and 1st International Conference on "Trends in Fire safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics"
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11th National and 1st International Conference on "Trends in Fire safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics"
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10/Jun/2010
Flame retardant substitution activities in electrical and electronic equipment: RoHS, (EU impact assessment) and stakeholder positions
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Flame retardant substitution activities in electrical and electronic equipment: RoHS, (EU impact assessment) and stakeholder positions
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15/Apr/2010
EPEAT - an American ecolabel system for IT equipment - discussion on restriction of halogenated flame retardants
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EPEAT - an American ecolabel system for IT equipment - discussion on restriction of halogenated flame retardants
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05/Nov/2009
Reaction to fire of cables as construction products in the European Union: Classification and test methods
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Reaction to fire of cables as construction products in the European Union: Classification and test methods
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07/Sep/2009
The 12th European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM’09), 31 August to 3 September 2009, took place in Poznan, Poland, and counted 160 participants
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The 12th European Meeting on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM’09), 31 August to 3 September 2009, took place in Poznan, Poland, and counted 160 participants
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26/Aug/2009
iNEMI Members release position statement on the definition of “Low Halogen” for Electronic Products
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iNEMI Members release position statement on the definition of “Low Halogen” for Electronic Products
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03/Jun/2009
Revisions of the Directives Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
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Revisions of the Directives Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
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01/Apr/2009
State of Washington, USA: Ban of deca-BDE for TV-sets, computers and residential upholstered furniture in 2011
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State of Washington, USA: Ban of deca-BDE for TV-sets, computers and residential upholstered furniture in 2011
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01/Dec/2008
A tragic bus fire kills 20 people near Hannover, Germany, and proves that fire safety requirements for busses are insufficient
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A tragic bus fire kills 20 people near Hannover, Germany, and proves that fire safety requirements for busses are insufficient
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19/Nov/2008
Self-extinguishing cigarettes rules introduced in the USA - now also discussed in the EU
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Self-extinguishing cigarettes rules introduced in the USA - now also discussed in the EU
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21/Oct/2008
Electronics Goes Green 2008: The trend towards halogen free flame retardants in electronics continues
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Electronics Goes Green 2008: The trend towards halogen free flame retardants in electronics continues
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19/Oct/2008
IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment: It's Not Easy Being Green, July 16-17, 2008, Boston (Cambridge), USA
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IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment: It's Not Easy Being Green, July 16-17, 2008, Boston (Cambridge), USA
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19/Mar/2008
Electronics Manufacturers get serious about halogen free - a report from the INTEL-IPC-Symposium on 15 + 16 January 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
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Electronics Manufacturers get serious about halogen free - a report from the INTEL-IPC-Symposium on 15 + 16 January 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
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09/Apr/2007
German Environmental Protection Agency asks for phase out of decabromo diphenylether in electrical and electronic equipment
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German Environmental Protection Agency asks for phase out of decabromo diphenylether in electrical and electronic equipment
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09/Nov/2006
The new Burnthrough Resistance Test for thermal and acoustic insulation materials in aircraft
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The new Burnthrough Resistance Test for thermal and acoustic insulation materials in aircraft
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09/Oct/2006
Fire Test Procedures Code (FTP code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its planned revision
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Fire Test Procedures Code (FTP code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its planned revision
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09/May/2006
Training Session on new trends in standardisation and regulation in the fields of transportation in Tampere, Finland
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Training Session on new trends in standardisation and regulation in the fields of transportation in Tampere, Finland
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11/Jan/2006
Smoke Detectors and Flame Retardants for Improving Fire Protection in Residential Buildings
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Smoke Detectors and Flame Retardants for Improving Fire Protection in Residential Buildings
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