Two invest in flame retardants in China
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Andrew Warmington
Clariant and Italmatch Chemicals have both announced investments in phosphorus-based flame retardants in China in the past two weeks as demand continues to grow from growth in the use of engineerin
Flame retardants do not enhance chronic toxicity hazards in fires, study says
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Andrew Warmington
A new study led by Dr Thomas G. Osimitz has concluded that smoke from the combustion of flame-retarded furnishings did not enhance potential chronic toxicity hazards, including cancer.
Clariant plans China FR plant
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Andrew Warmington
Clariant is to build its first Chinese production facility for Exolit OP range of aluminum diethyl-phosphinate flame retardants.
Addressing the circular economy challenge: A perspective on BFRs
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Andrew Warmington
Dr Kevin Bradley, secretary general of the International Bromine Council, takes a look at how brominated flame retardant manufacturers and their associations are addressing the challenges arisi
BSEF objects to ‘eco-design’ halogen ban
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Andrew Warmington
The International Bromine Council (BSEF) has stated its strong opposition to Lot 5 of the EU’s ecodesign requirements for electronic displays.
VECAP issues code of best practices
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Andrew Warmington
The Brussels-based Voluntary Emission Control Action Programme (VECAP) used the occasion of the 15th anniversary of its foundation by launching a new code of best practices for flame retardants.