Recently, a demonstration line for the application of rare earth flame retardant materials was completed and put into trial operation at the Rare Eart ...

Federal-Mogul Corp. has introduced “polyethylene terephthalate yarn” to meet both halogen-free flame-retardant regulations and the "no flaming drip" requirement for materials. The upshot, said the ...

However, for some applications – such as housings for control cabinets or components of high-voltage batteries for electric vehicles – a V-0 classification in the UL 94 flammability test from the US ...

Market valued at $9.15B in 2024, projected 6.53% CAGR growth driven by non-halogenated adoption, electronics safety, ...

Key opportunities include expanding construction industry demands, advances in flame-retardant polymers and adhesive ...

From these chips, we make our high-modified Trevira® flame-retardant fibers and yarns. Customers who use these fibers and ...

The automotive world is about to receive a major innovation, in the form of a flame-retardant material that reduces the level of smoke emitted during a fire, an issue of particular interest in an ...

Ampacet Corp. has enhanced the flame resistance and other properties for plastics chosen for demanding applications. As new flammability standards arise globally, Ampacet has been developing ...

Polyester (PET) fabric is a versatile synthetic material with excellent abrasion, corrosion resistance, and light resistance. However, PET fabric is combustible, with a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of ...

The science pros at TKOR test fire-resistant materials to show why flame retardant does not mean fireproof.

A Chinese company has showcased new types of fabrics that can withstand extreme temperatures. Some of the fabric materials presented were waterproof and windproof while remaining breathable. Safmax ...

No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...