Use of Flame Retardants

Flame retardants are extremely essential

  • Flame retardants minimize the risk of fires starting and fires spreading.
  • They are proven to save lives and protect property and are therefore an essential part of fire protection.
  • The safe application of plastics in our modern society would not be feasible without the use of flame retardants.
  • Their "side effects" have to be taken into account in a balanced manner.

02.02.2012ISO fire-related activities
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05.01.2012National and international fire statistics
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08.12.2011The Fire Resistance in Plastics 2011 Conference
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10.11.2011EU regulation for cigarettes with lower ignition propensity
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06.10.2011The 2010 fire catastrophe in Russia and its consequences
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01.09.2011New version of the IMO Fire Test Procedures Code will become effective in July 2012
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