News-Archive
03.08.2009
4th International Symposium, Human Behaviour in Fire 2009, 13-15 July, Cambridge, UK
The 4th International Symposium to be held in Cambridge UK 13 -15th July 2009 addresses current issues associated with the fire safety design and evac...
4th International Symposium, Human Behaviour in Fire 2009, 13-15 July, Cambridge, UK
The 4th International Symposium to be held in Cambridge UK 13 -15th July 2009 addresses current issues associated with the fire safety design and evac...
18.05.2009
SKZ Fachtagung Kunststoffe, Brandschutz und Flammschutzmittel, 13.-14. Mai 2009
13-14 Mai 2009, Festung Marienberg, Würzburg, organisiert von SKZ Consem, unter Leitung von Dr. Jürgen Troitzsch. Diese Fachtagung bietet einen Ü...
SKZ Fachtagung Kunststoffe, Brandschutz und Flammschutzmittel, 13.-14. Mai 2009
13-14 Mai 2009, Festung Marienberg, Würzburg, organisiert von SKZ Consem, unter Leitung von Dr. Jürgen Troitzsch. Diese Fachtagung bietet einen Ü...
15.04.2009
European Coating Congress, 30 March - 1 April 2009
30 March - 1 April 2009, Nuremberg Exhibition Centre.This exhibition with an acompanying congress deals with fire retardants coatings in addition to o...
European Coating Congress, 30 March - 1 April 2009
30 March - 1 April 2009, Nuremberg Exhibition Centre.This exhibition with an acompanying congress deals with fire retardants coatings in addition to o...
19.11.2008
Self-extinguishing cigarettes rules introduced in the USA - now also discussed in the EU
The most common initiating event in a fatal fire is the dropping of a cigarette onto a bed or piece of upholstered furniture, causing 20 % of the esti...
Self-extinguishing cigarettes rules introduced in the USA - now also discussed in the EU
The most common initiating event in a fatal fire is the dropping of a cigarette onto a bed or piece of upholstered furniture, causing 20 % of the esti...
21.10.2008
Electronics Goes Green 2008: The trend towards halogen free flame retardants in electronics continues
From September 8th to 10th , the Electronics Goes Green Conference took place in Berlin, organized by the Fraunhofer-Institute for Reliability and Mic...
Electronics Goes Green 2008: The trend towards halogen free flame retardants in electronics continues
From September 8th to 10th , the Electronics Goes Green Conference took place in Berlin, organized by the Fraunhofer-Institute for Reliability and Mic...
19.10.2008
IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment: It's Not Easy Being Green, July 16-17, 2008, Boston (Cambridge), USA
Under the heading "It's not easy going green", the symposium attracted speakers from OEMs, associations, consultancy and service organizations, polyme...
IPC Symposium on Electronics and the Environment: It's Not Easy Being Green, July 16-17, 2008, Boston (Cambridge), USA
Under the heading "It's not easy going green", the symposium attracted speakers from OEMs, associations, consultancy and service organizations, polyme...
19.09.2008
Welding work causes blaze in the roof of the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall
On 20 May 2008, a spectacular blaze destroyed one third - around 1 600 square meters - of the Berliner Philharmonic roof. Although the first fire engi...
Welding work causes blaze in the roof of the Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall
On 20 May 2008, a spectacular blaze destroyed one third - around 1 600 square meters - of the Berliner Philharmonic roof. Although the first fire engi...
19.08.2008
The International Organization for Standardization ISO and fire-related activities
ISO is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries,...
The International Organization for Standardization ISO and fire-related activities
ISO is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries,...
19.07.2008
The International Electrotechnical Commission IEC and fire safety activities
International electrical standards are established by the "International Electrotechnical Commission" (IEC), which was founded more than 100 years ago...
The International Electrotechnical Commission IEC and fire safety activities
International electrical standards are established by the "International Electrotechnical Commission" (IEC), which was founded more than 100 years ago...
19.06.2008
European Court of Justice annuls Deca-BDE RoHS exemption
On April 1st, 2008, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) annulled the decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca-BDE) exemption to the EU Restriction of Hazardous S...
European Court of Justice annuls Deca-BDE RoHS exemption
On April 1st, 2008, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) annulled the decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca-BDE) exemption to the EU Restriction of Hazardous S...
19.05.2008
EU Commission activities regarding the revision of the RoHS Directive
The EU Commission is currently conducting consultations and has commissioned studies for the revision of the Directive on the restriction of certain h...
EU Commission activities regarding the revision of the RoHS Directive
The EU Commission is currently conducting consultations and has commissioned studies for the revision of the Directive on the restriction of certain h...
19.04.2008
Conference Report: Flame Retardants 2008 in London
The Flame Retardants Conference FR 2008 took place in London, UK, on 12th and 13th February 2008. It addressed new developments in the fields fire reg...
Conference Report: Flame Retardants 2008 in London
The Flame Retardants Conference FR 2008 took place in London, UK, on 12th and 13th February 2008. It addressed new developments in the fields fire reg...
19.03.2008
Electronics Manufacturers get serious about halogen free - a report from the INTEL-IPC-Symposium on 15 + 16 January 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
In mid January, INTEL corporation organized a "halogen free symposium" together with the electronics organisation IPC in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. By ...
Electronics Manufacturers get serious about halogen free - a report from the INTEL-IPC-Symposium on 15 + 16 January 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
In mid January, INTEL corporation organized a "halogen free symposium" together with the electronics organisation IPC in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. By ...
19.01.2008
International Symposium on Flame Retardants and Fire Safety (San Francisco)
After the first Symposium in Beijing, China, in November 2006, the Second International Symposium on Flame Retardants and Fire Safety, organised by th...
International Symposium on Flame Retardants and Fire Safety (San Francisco)
After the first Symposium in Beijing, China, in November 2006, the Second International Symposium on Flame Retardants and Fire Safety, organised by th...
19.12.2007
Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants“ in Würzburg, Germany
The 9th Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants" took place on December 5th and 6th, 2007 in Würzburg, Germany, at the &bdquo...
Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants“ in Würzburg, Germany
The 9th Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants" took place on December 5th and 6th, 2007 in Würzburg, Germany, at the &bdquo...
09.11.2007
New US Mattress Regulation 16 CFR 1633 Taking Fire Out of Bedroom
The first new federal flammability regulation for mattresses in more than 30 years took effect on July 1st , 2007, when all mattresses manufactured an...
New US Mattress Regulation 16 CFR 1633 Taking Fire Out of Bedroom
The first new federal flammability regulation for mattresses in more than 30 years took effect on July 1st , 2007, when all mattresses manufactured an...
09.10.2007
Plans for revising the European Construction Products Directive
1. Revision of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) In October 2005, the Commission adopted a Communication on the simplification of the regulat...
Plans for revising the European Construction Products Directive
1. Revision of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) In October 2005, the Commission adopted a Communication on the simplification of the regulat...
09.09.2007
Taiwanese Jet Explodes Into Flames at Okinawa Airport
On August 20, 2007, a China Airlines jet exploded into flames at Okinawa airport after arriving from Taiwan, but all 165 people aboard escaped alive. ...
Taiwanese Jet Explodes Into Flames at Okinawa Airport
On August 20, 2007, a China Airlines jet exploded into flames at Okinawa airport after arriving from Taiwan, but all 165 people aboard escaped alive. ...
09.08.2007
The 11th European Conference on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM07)
The 11th European Conference on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM07), 4 to 7 July 2007, took place in Bolton, UK, and was very well attended by about 230 ...
The 11th European Conference on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM07)
The 11th European Conference on Fire Retardant Polymers (FRPM07), 4 to 7 July 2007, took place in Bolton, UK, and was very well attended by about 230 ...
09.07.2007
Wildland fires and new Californian fire safety requirements
A wildland fire is an uncontrolled fire that pops up fire often occurring in wildland areas, but which can also consume houses or agricultural resourc...
Wildland fires and new Californian fire safety requirements
A wildland fire is an uncontrolled fire that pops up fire often occurring in wildland areas, but which can also consume houses or agricultural resourc...
09.06.2007
Fire protection of rail vehicles: New European and German developments in 2007
Fire protection of rail vehicles is described in the draft European Technical Specification series CEN/TS 45545 Parts 1 to 7. The European standardisa...
Fire protection of rail vehicles: New European and German developments in 2007
Fire protection of rail vehicles is described in the draft European Technical Specification series CEN/TS 45545 Parts 1 to 7. The European standardisa...
09.05.2007
Better fire safety in buses needed
Fire incidents in buses are frequent and potentially catastrophic considering the confined space and sometimes difficult evacuation. In 2005, two majo...
Better fire safety in buses needed
Fire incidents in buses are frequent and potentially catastrophic considering the confined space and sometimes difficult evacuation. In 2005, two majo...
09.04.2007
German Environmental Protection Agency asks for phase out of decabromo diphenylether in electrical and electronic equipment
In a press release of 26 March 2007, the German Environmental Protection Agency (UBA) demands again the phasing out the flame retardant decabromo diph...
German Environmental Protection Agency asks for phase out of decabromo diphenylether in electrical and electronic equipment
In a press release of 26 March 2007, the German Environmental Protection Agency (UBA) demands again the phasing out the flame retardant decabromo diph...
09.03.2007
Sustainability conquers the USA: New American “halogen-free” projects
In the USA, the word "sustainability" may still evoke fuzzy stereotypes of do-gooders putting ideals ahead of reality. However, the growing influence ...
Sustainability conquers the USA: New American “halogen-free” projects
In the USA, the word "sustainability" may still evoke fuzzy stereotypes of do-gooders putting ideals ahead of reality. However, the growing influence ...
09.02.2007
New Chinese RoHS effective in March 2007
The European Directive on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS, 2002/95/EC) has by now has bee...
New Chinese RoHS effective in March 2007
The European Directive on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS, 2002/95/EC) has by now has bee...
09.01.2007
Fire hazard No. 1: Christmas trees
Every year, during the holiday season, the newspapers report on fires initiated by Christmas trees. Why? The "standard design" of a Christmas...
Fire hazard No. 1: Christmas trees
Every year, during the holiday season, the newspapers report on fires initiated by Christmas trees. Why? The "standard design" of a Christmas...
09.12.2006
Nanocomposites and flame retardancy
Nanocomposites are polymers reinforced with nanomaterials. They are highly praised and a subject of intensive research, because they show impressive p...
Nanocomposites and flame retardancy
Nanocomposites are polymers reinforced with nanomaterials. They are highly praised and a subject of intensive research, because they show impressive p...
09.11.2006
The new Burnthrough Resistance Test for thermal and acoustic insulation materials in aircraft
In aircraft accidents, a significant number of fatalities are caused by the effects of fire. A well known fire catastrophe was the Swissair flight 111...
The new Burnthrough Resistance Test for thermal and acoustic insulation materials in aircraft
In aircraft accidents, a significant number of fatalities are caused by the effects of fire. A well known fire catastrophe was the Swissair flight 111...
09.10.2006
Fire Test Procedures Code (FTP code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its planned revision
The International Maritime Organization IMO has developed fire safety regulations for international commercial ships in the frame of the International...
Fire Test Procedures Code (FTP code) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its planned revision
The International Maritime Organization IMO has developed fire safety regulations for international commercial ships in the frame of the International...
09.09.2006
Fire hazard from battery-operated devices
In the last months, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced several recalls related to fire hazard from batteries. CPSC is commit...
Fire hazard from battery-operated devices
In the last months, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced several recalls related to fire hazard from batteries. CPSC is commit...
09.08.2006
Report from the Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants“
The 8th Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants" took place on July 21st and 22nd, 2006 in Würzburg, Germany, at the &b...
Report from the Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants“
The 8th Conference on „Plastics, Fire Safety, and Flame Retardants" took place on July 21st and 22nd, 2006 in Würzburg, Germany, at the &b...
07.07.2006
News from the Conference on Fire Safety of Rail Vehicles in Leverkusen, Germany
The German Fire Safety of Rail Vehicles Conference (Brandschutztag Schienenfahrzeuge) took place at the Chemiepark Leverkusen, Germany on 31 May 2006 ...
News from the Conference on Fire Safety of Rail Vehicles in Leverkusen, Germany
The German Fire Safety of Rail Vehicles Conference (Brandschutztag Schienenfahrzeuge) took place at the Chemiepark Leverkusen, Germany on 31 May 2006 ...
09.06.2006
New initiatives for halogen-free printed wiring board materials in the USA
In the USA, there is an increasing interest in alternatives to the currently used brominated flame retardant systems in electronics, and particularly ...
New initiatives for halogen-free printed wiring board materials in the USA
In the USA, there is an increasing interest in alternatives to the currently used brominated flame retardant systems in electronics, and particularly ...
09.05.2006
Training Session on new trends in standardisation and regulation in the fields of transportation in Tampere, Finland
In the frame of the 6th European Union Framework Programme for Research and Development, Flexifunbar is an Integrated Project dedicated to small- and ...
Training Session on new trends in standardisation and regulation in the fields of transportation in Tampere, Finland
In the frame of the 6th European Union Framework Programme for Research and Development, Flexifunbar is an Integrated Project dedicated to small- and ...
09.04.2006
New Flammability Standard for Mattresses in the USA
On 16 February 2006, the new mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses was approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
New Flammability Standard for Mattresses in the USA
On 16 February 2006, the new mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses was approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...
09.03.2006
Flame Retardants Conference FR 2006
The Flame Retardants Conference FR 2006 took place in London, UK, on 14th and 15th February 2006 and was attended by over 200 people. The conference ...
Flame Retardants Conference FR 2006
The Flame Retardants Conference FR 2006 took place in London, UK, on 14th and 15th February 2006 and was attended by over 200 people. The conference ...
09.02.2006
Predicting Fire Behaviour of Nanocomposites from Intrinsic Properties
Within the 6th EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, the "Predfire-NANO" project started on February 1st, 2005 and will t...
Predicting Fire Behaviour of Nanocomposites from Intrinsic Properties
Within the 6th EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, the "Predfire-NANO" project started on February 1st, 2005 and will t...
11.01.2006
Smoke Detectors and Flame Retardants for Improving Fire Protection in Residential Buildings
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has been entrusted by EFRA, the European Flame Retardants Association, to develo...
Smoke Detectors and Flame Retardants for Improving Fire Protection in Residential Buildings
The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has been entrusted by EFRA, the European Flame Retardants Association, to develo...
