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In this edition of Meet the Experts, BSEF Japan\u2019s representative Tommy Kinoshita interviews renowned Japanese scientist Professor Kunihiko Takeda about his passion for fire safety research, what makes a superior flame retardant and the importance of brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
\n\nProfessor Takeda believes that \u201cto this day nobody has found anything more effective than BFRs with antimony trioxide in terms of flame retardancy.\u201d\u00a0 In fact, he believes that by optimizing the use of BFRs and antimony trioxide combination could reduce fire-related deaths in Japan from the current level of 2,000 a year to less than 10.
\nAs this interview was conducted simultaneously with the JPCA Show, the largest forum in Japan for E&E products, Professor Takeda left viewers with the following message:\u00a0
\n\u201cThere\u2019s no doubt that E&E devices have contributed greatly to humankind.\u00a0 The problem is that these devices can cause fires and pose a danger. Although BFRs have been used effectively for more than 70 years and are suitable from both a scientific and rational perspective, concerns about chemical substances are becoming more widespread.\u00a0 Consequently, still to this day we have not unlocked bromine\u2019s full potential, which is a major issue\u201d. Professor Kunihiko Takeda concludes by saying that \u201cit\u00b4s critical for society to understand the useful applications of bromine\u201d.
\nThe post Meet the Experts: Professor Kunihiko Takeda from Japan talks about importance of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, BSEF Japan\u2019s representative Tommy Kinoshita interviews renowned Japanese scientist Professor Kunihiko Takeda about his passion for fire safety research, what makes a superior flame retardant and the importance of brominated flame retardants (BFRs).\n\nProfessor Takeda believes that \u201cto this day nobody has found anything more effective than BFRs with antimony trioxide in terms of flame retardancy.\u201d\u00a0 In fact, he believes that by optimizing the use of BFRs and antimony trioxide combination could reduce fire-related deaths in Japan from the current level of 2,000 a year to less than 10.\nAs this interview was conducted simultaneously with the JPCA Show, the largest forum in Japan for E&E products, Professor Takeda left viewers with the following message:\u00a0\n\u201cThere\u2019s no doubt that E&E devices have contributed greatly to humankind.\u00a0 The problem is that these devices can cause fires and pose a danger. Although BFRs have been used effectively for more than 70 years and are suitable from both a scientific and rational perspective, concerns about chemical substances are becoming more widespread.\u00a0 Consequently, still to this day we have not unlocked bromine\u2019s full potential, which is a major issue\u201d. Professor Kunihiko Takeda concludes by saying that \u201cit\u00b4s critical for society to understand the useful applications of bromine\u201d.\nThe post Meet the Experts: Professor Kunihiko Takeda from Japan talks about importance of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-12-15T18:01:49+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-15T18:01:49+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Professor-Kunihiko-Takeda_1280x720.jpg", "tags": [ "Fire retardancy", "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/12/15/meet-bsefs-new-secretary-general-michael-hack-discover-bsef-priorities/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/12/15/meet-bsefs-new-secretary-general-michael-hack-discover-bsef-priorities/", "title": "Meet BSEF\u2019s new Secretary General Michael Hack and discover BSEF priorities", "content_html": "On 1 October, BSEF welcomed its new Secretary General Michael Hack. He will provide leadership to the BSEF activities with the objective to share the benefits of bromine applications wider and within the political, social and economic debate.
\n\nMichael notes that \u201cbrominated flame retardants play a key role in society by making synthetic materials less flammable. They perform this function by preventing ignition and slowing down the progress of a fire\u201d. He also recognises that to effectively prevent fire, a concerted approach is needed with higher fire safety standards being the first step on the way.
\nWatch the interview to learn more about Michael and his vision for BSEF or visit BSEF\u2019s website to learn more about how brominated flame retardants contribute to your safety by reducing fire hazards.
\nThe post Meet BSEF\u2019s new Secretary General Michael Hack and discover BSEF priorities appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "On 1 October, BSEF welcomed its new Secretary General Michael Hack. He will provide leadership to the BSEF activities with the objective to share the benefits of bromine applications wider and within the political, social and economic debate.\n\nMichael notes that \u201cbrominated flame retardants play a key role in society by making synthetic materials less flammable. They perform this function by preventing ignition and slowing down the progress of a fire\u201d. He also recognises that to effectively prevent fire, a concerted approach is needed with higher fire safety standards being the first step on the way.\nWatch the interview to learn more about Michael and his vision for BSEF or visit BSEF\u2019s website to learn more about how brominated flame retardants contribute to your safety by reducing fire hazards.\nThe post Meet BSEF\u2019s new Secretary General Michael Hack and discover BSEF priorities appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-12-15T17:35:01+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-16T08:33:55+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Michael-Hack.jpg", "tags": [ "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/09/30/meet-experts-professor-ragnar-lofstedt-professor-risk-management-director-kings-centre-risk-management-communication/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/09/30/meet-experts-professor-ragnar-lofstedt-professor-risk-management-director-kings-centre-risk-management-communication/", "title": "Meet the Experts: Professor Ragnar L\u00f6fstedt \u2013 Professor of Risk Management and Director of King\u2019s Centre for Risk Management on Communication", "content_html": "In this edition of \u2018Meet the Experts\u2019, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Professor L\u00f6fstedt who is professor in risk management and Director of King\u2019s Centre for Risk Management.
\n\nProfessor L\u00f6fstedt talks about the current challenges of proportionate risk communication and the need for all actors to understand that people worry more about some risks than others. \u201chumans are terrified by the unknown and 1,000 times more worried about involuntary hazards rather than voluntary hazards\u201d. This often translates into fear of chemicals like flame retardants being larger than familiar hazards such as fire, even if this is disproportionate. The tendency is often exacerbated by sensational driven media reporting on unfamiliar hazards.
\nThe interview also touches upon the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability. Professor L\u00f6fstedt notes the strategy seems to be \u201caddressing a public perception issue, rather than a scientific one \u2013 that is a mistake\u201d. The prescription to mitigate this, is the development of dialogue between the risk analysis community and EU agencies. It is recommended that EU agencies establish risk communication advisory boards such as those in the US\u2019 Food and Drug Administration or boards similar to what the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had from 2013 to 2014.
\nYou can discover more about the uses and safety of brominated flame retardants here.
\nThe post Meet the Experts: Professor Ragnar L\u00f6fstedt – Professor of Risk Management and Director of King’s Centre for Risk Management on Communication appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "In this edition of \u2018Meet the Experts\u2019, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Professor L\u00f6fstedt who is professor in risk management and Director of King\u2019s Centre for Risk Management.\n\nProfessor L\u00f6fstedt talks about the current challenges of proportionate risk communication and the need for all actors to understand that people worry more about some risks than others. \u201chumans are terrified by the unknown and 1,000 times more worried about involuntary hazards rather than voluntary hazards\u201d. This often translates into fear of chemicals like flame retardants being larger than familiar hazards such as fire, even if this is disproportionate. The tendency is often exacerbated by sensational driven media reporting on unfamiliar hazards.\nThe interview also touches upon the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability. Professor L\u00f6fstedt notes the strategy seems to be \u201caddressing a public perception issue, rather than a scientific one \u2013 that is a mistake\u201d. The prescription to mitigate this, is the development of dialogue between the risk analysis community and EU agencies. It is recommended that EU agencies establish risk communication advisory boards such as those in the US\u2019 Food and Drug Administration or boards similar to what the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had from 2013 to 2014.\nYou can discover more about the uses and safety of brominated flame retardants here. \nThe post Meet the Experts: Professor Ragnar L\u00f6fstedt – Professor of Risk Management and Director of King’s Centre for Risk Management on Communication appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-09-30T08:54:42+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-30T08:54:42+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Meettheexpert.jpg", "tags": [ "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/09/30/bsef-japan-meets-with-nissan-motor-corporation/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/09/30/bsef-japan-meets-with-nissan-motor-corporation/", "title": "BSEF Japan meets with Nissan Motor Corporation", "content_html": "BSEF Japan has reinforced its relations with Nissan Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
\nDuring a recent meeting of the Society of Flame Retardant Materials in Japan, Kazuya Okazaki o fNissan\u2019s Materials and Technology Division, gave a presentation on \u201cflame retardant materials in automobiles\u201d.
\nThe key message from the presentation was that while automotive manufacturers are using resins in EV battery cases to lower the weight of EVs, there are concerns over the battery cases\u2019 flame retardancy.\u00a0 Flame retardant material is needed to improve the flame retardancy performance of resin-based battery cases, but as regulation\u00a0in this area gets stricter, they find their options for flame retardant materials decreasing.
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If you would like to learn more about the importance of fire safety of new materials in the transportation sector please visit:\u00a0flameretardantsguide.com
\nKazuya Okazaki told the audience how all new Nissan vehicles introduced in major markets will be electric vehicle (EVs) by early 2030.\u00a0 According to the presentation, EVs are 200-400kg heavier than comparable conventional engine-powered cars, making it necessary to use new innovative and lighter plastic materials, materials that often need to be protected by flame retardants.
\nNissan and other automotive manufacturers are using new resins in EV battery cases to decrease the overall weight of EVs.\u00a0 One of Nissan\u2019s concerns is the fire resistance of the resins and therefore the safety of the driver and passenger.\u00a0 Since EVs\u2019 large batteries easily generate heat, Nissan needs to respond to the new fire-retardant regulations that are being implemented \u201cas a trend towards increasing regulations for the heat resistance and flame retardancy of both the interior and exterior (of automobiles)\u201d.
\nBSEF Japan continues to keep in close contact with Nissan, and other automotive manufacturers in Japan, to monitor relevant developments in the sector.
\nFor more information about BSEF Japan and its activities please visit the website:\u00a0www.bsef-japan.com
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\n", "content_text": "BSEF Japan has reinforced its relations with Nissan Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.\nDuring a recent meeting of the Society of Flame Retardant Materials in Japan, Kazuya Okazaki o fNissan\u2019s Materials and Technology Division, gave a presentation on \u201cflame retardant materials in automobiles\u201d.\nThe key message from the presentation was that while automotive manufacturers are using resins in EV battery cases to lower the weight of EVs, there are concerns over the battery cases\u2019 flame retardancy.\u00a0 Flame retardant material is needed to improve the flame retardancy performance of resin-based battery cases, but as regulation\u00a0in this area gets stricter, they find their options for flame retardant materials decreasing.\n\n \nIf you would like to learn more about the importance of fire safety of new materials in the transportation sector please visit:\u00a0flameretardantsguide.com\nKazuya Okazaki told the audience how all new Nissan vehicles introduced in major markets will be electric vehicle (EVs) by early 2030.\u00a0 According to the presentation, EVs are 200-400kg heavier than comparable conventional engine-powered cars, making it necessary to use new innovative and lighter plastic materials, materials that often need to be protected by flame retardants.\nNissan and other automotive manufacturers are using new resins in EV battery cases to decrease the overall weight of EVs.\u00a0 One of Nissan\u2019s concerns is the fire resistance of the resins and therefore the safety of the driver and passenger.\u00a0 Since EVs\u2019 large batteries easily generate heat, Nissan needs to respond to the new fire-retardant regulations that are being implemented \u201cas a trend towards increasing regulations for the heat resistance and flame retardancy of both the interior and exterior (of automobiles)\u201d.\nBSEF Japan continues to keep in close contact with Nissan, and other automotive manufacturers in Japan, to monitor relevant developments in the sector.\nFor more information about BSEF Japan and its activities please visit the website:\u00a0www.bsef-japan.com\n \nThe post BSEF Japan meets with Nissan Motor Corporation appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-09-30T08:51:39+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-30T13:05:34+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Japan1.jpg", "tags": [ "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/06/16/meet-experts-jan-noordegraaf-director-polystyreneloop-brominated-flame-retardant-recycling-technology/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/06/16/meet-experts-jan-noordegraaf-director-polystyreneloop-brominated-flame-retardant-recycling-technology/", "title": "Meet the Experts: Jan Noordegraaf, Director of PolyStyreneLoop on Brominated Flame Retardant recycling technology", "content_html": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, visits the newly opened PolyStyreneLoop plant and talks to Jan Noordegraaf, Director of PolyStyreneloop, about the process and technology behind recycling PolyStyrene foam containing Brominated Flame Retardants.
\n\nThe recycling of EPS waste and of bromine containing compounds is not just something possible in theory, it is a reality thanks to the PolyStyreneLoop project, said Jan Noordegraaf. The PolyStyreneLoop recycling plant in Terneuzen, Netherlands is a testament to the technical and economic feasibility of a large-scale, closed loop solution for EPS recycling. \u201cPolystyrene and Bromine are circular materials\u201d, he added.
\nJan Noordegraaf pointed out that having always worked in innovative sectors with \u201cnew products and new ideas\u201d, the PolyStyreneLoop project is no exception to that. It is a great example of applying innovation to serve the circular economy, while keeping the best value for money. As previously emphasized in our Meet the Expert interview with Dr. Troitzsch, Jan Noordegraaf highlighted that just a small amount of bromine, \u201clike salt in our food\u201d, allows us to get \u201cone of the best, if not the best insulation material\u201d while being able to safely prevent fires. Being able to remove legacy chemicals from construction waste and bring them back to the market is crucial for the future of buildings\u2019 sustainability and the achievement of the carbon neutrality ambition.
\nThe technical process is as simple as disruptive. The polystyrene foam is dissolved and then precipitated to separate it from bromine. The two flows generated are separately treated and brought back to the market. BFRs contained in the sludge can be safely removed and valuable bromine recovered in ICL bromine recovery unit – PolystyreneLoop next-door neighbour -, which destructs bromine compounds by incinerating them at a very high temperature. Bromine is then regained as HBr and re-used as feedstock to make new BFRs. Circular materials are already a reality in circular business contexts like this where industrial symbiosis drives economic growth, while addressing safety concerns.
\nWhen asked about challenges and opportunities for the future Jan Noordegraaf confirms that the industry has a very clear time horizon in mind. In ten years from now the objective is to be able to offer a global solution to remove legacy chemicals from polymers that cannot be treated any other way. To this end new plants will be built as innovation \u201cis like riding a bicycle, you have to keep moving, otherwise you risk falling\u201d, he said.
\nWatch our interview with Dr. Troitzsch:
\n\nThe post Meet the Experts: Jan Noordegraaf, Director of PolyStyreneLoop on Brominated Flame Retardant recycling technology appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, visits the newly opened PolyStyreneLoop plant and talks to Jan Noordegraaf, Director of PolyStyreneloop, about the process and technology behind recycling PolyStyrene foam containing Brominated Flame Retardants.\n\nThe recycling of EPS waste and of bromine containing compounds is not just something possible in theory, it is a reality thanks to the PolyStyreneLoop project, said Jan Noordegraaf. The PolyStyreneLoop recycling plant in Terneuzen, Netherlands is a testament to the technical and economic feasibility of a large-scale, closed loop solution for EPS recycling. \u201cPolystyrene and Bromine are circular materials\u201d, he added.\nJan Noordegraaf pointed out that having always worked in innovative sectors with \u201cnew products and new ideas\u201d, the PolyStyreneLoop project is no exception to that. It is a great example of applying innovation to serve the circular economy, while keeping the best value for money. As previously emphasized in our Meet the Expert interview with Dr. Troitzsch, Jan Noordegraaf highlighted that just a small amount of bromine, \u201clike salt in our food\u201d, allows us to get \u201cone of the best, if not the best insulation material\u201d while being able to safely prevent fires. Being able to remove legacy chemicals from construction waste and bring them back to the market is crucial for the future of buildings\u2019 sustainability and the achievement of the carbon neutrality ambition.\nThe technical process is as simple as disruptive. The polystyrene foam is dissolved and then precipitated to separate it from bromine. The two flows generated are separately treated and brought back to the market. BFRs contained in the sludge can be safely removed and valuable bromine recovered in ICL bromine recovery unit – PolystyreneLoop next-door neighbour -, which destructs bromine compounds by incinerating them at a very high temperature. Bromine is then regained as HBr and re-used as feedstock to make new BFRs. Circular materials are already a reality in circular business contexts like this where industrial symbiosis drives economic growth, while addressing safety concerns.\nWhen asked about challenges and opportunities for the future Jan Noordegraaf confirms that the industry has a very clear time horizon in mind. In ten years from now the objective is to be able to offer a global solution to remove legacy chemicals from polymers that cannot be treated any other way. To this end new plants will be built as innovation \u201cis like riding a bicycle, you have to keep moving, otherwise you risk falling\u201d, he said.\nWatch our interview with Dr. Troitzsch:\n\nThe post Meet the Experts: Jan Noordegraaf, Director of PolyStyreneLoop on Brominated Flame Retardant recycling technology appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-06-16T09:00:51+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-16T09:23:39+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Meet-the-Experts-Jan-Noordegraaf-Director-of-PolyStyreneLoop-on-Brominated-Flame-Retardant-recycling-technology.jpg", "tags": [ "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/03/17/meet-experts-dr-horrocks-biodegradable-bromine-making-flame-retardants-sustainable/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2021/03/17/meet-experts-dr-horrocks-biodegradable-bromine-making-flame-retardants-sustainable/", "title": "Meet the Experts: Dr. Horrocks on biodegradable bromine and making flame retardants more sustainable", "content_html": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. Richard Horrocks, a global expert on flame retardants and their use in heat resistant fibres and textiles.
\nDr. Horrocks talks about the unique challenges involved in making textiles, in particular furniture fabrics, fire resistant, given that different fibres incorporated in complex blends burn in different ways and considering the need to tackle the flammability of foams used as filling for furniture. BFR-based backcoatings offer a very efficient solution to these challenges since they can be used on all commercial fabrics, at a reasonable cost and keeping high performance standards. \u2018No effective replacement for BFRs for furnishing fabrics have been found in the last 20 years or so\u2019, he adds.
\n\nCompared to most phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing FRs, BFRs-based backcoatings are more robust and effectively resist smouldering to flaming transitions (StF) or open flame threats. Moreover, they are better at preventing the front fabric face igniting when exposed to a flame and last longer after washing.
\nDr. Horrocks also claims that brominated flame retardants could be part of a more environmentally sustainable and safe future, if we just rethink the design of these chemicals making them mimic naturally occurring brominated organic compounds. He recalls our interview with Dr. Gribble, previously featured in the Let\u2019s Talk Bromine newsletter, asserting that bromine is one of the elements essential for life. Sustainable BFR innovations could be based on natural polybrominated structures or BioBFRs could be developed in conjunction with non-toxic binders, smoke suppressing synergists such as the zinc stannates or zinc tungstate, carefully tailored for given polymeric and textile substrates.
\nDr. Horrocks finally highlights that restricting the use of BFRs is not a solution, instead developing biodegradable variants may help addressing environmental pressures. By ensuring that current BFRs have the necessary metabolizable functional groups attached and by achieving a better understanding of biodegradability mechanisms existing in nature, it will be possible in the future to make these grades available at a full commercial scale.
\nWatch our interview with Dr. Gribble:
\n\nThe post Meet the Experts: Dr. Horrocks on biodegradable bromine and making flame retardants more sustainable appeared first on Let's talk bromine.
\n", "content_text": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. Richard Horrocks, a global expert on flame retardants and their use in heat resistant fibres and textiles.\nDr. Horrocks talks about the unique challenges involved in making textiles, in particular furniture fabrics, fire resistant, given that different fibres incorporated in complex blends burn in different ways and considering the need to tackle the flammability of foams used as filling for furniture. BFR-based backcoatings offer a very efficient solution to these challenges since they can be used on all commercial fabrics, at a reasonable cost and keeping high performance standards. \u2018No effective replacement for BFRs for furnishing fabrics have been found in the last 20 years or so\u2019, he adds.\n\nCompared to most phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing FRs, BFRs-based backcoatings are more robust and effectively resist smouldering to flaming transitions (StF) or open flame threats. Moreover, they are better at preventing the front fabric face igniting when exposed to a flame and last longer after washing.\nDr. Horrocks also claims that brominated flame retardants could be part of a more environmentally sustainable and safe future, if we just rethink the design of these chemicals making them mimic naturally occurring brominated organic compounds. He recalls our interview with Dr. Gribble, previously featured in the Let\u2019s Talk Bromine newsletter, asserting that bromine is one of the elements essential for life. Sustainable BFR innovations could be based on natural polybrominated structures or BioBFRs could be developed in conjunction with non-toxic binders, smoke suppressing synergists such as the zinc stannates or zinc tungstate, carefully tailored for given polymeric and textile substrates.\nDr. Horrocks finally highlights that restricting the use of BFRs is not a solution, instead developing biodegradable variants may help addressing environmental pressures. By ensuring that current BFRs have the necessary metabolizable functional groups attached and by achieving a better understanding of biodegradability mechanisms existing in nature, it will be possible in the future to make these grades available at a full commercial scale.\nWatch our interview with Dr. Gribble:\n\nThe post Meet the Experts: Dr. Horrocks on biodegradable bromine and making flame retardants more sustainable appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2021-03-17T20:25:01+00:00", "date_modified": "2021-03-17T20:25:12+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Meet-the-Experts-Dr-Horrocks.jpg", "tags": [ "Fire retardancy", "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/12/10/brominated-flame-retardants-effective-fire-safety-system-meet-experts-interview-dr-jurgen-troitzsch/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/12/10/brominated-flame-retardants-effective-fire-safety-system-meet-experts-interview-dr-jurgen-troitzsch/", "title": "Brominated flame retardants are the most effective fire safety system: A Meet the Experts interview with Dr. J\u00fcrgen Troitzsch", "content_html": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. J\u00fcrgen Troitzsch, a global expert on fire safety standards and author of the worldwide success \u2018Plastics Flammability Handbook\u2019.
\n\nIn this interview, Dr. Troitzsch talks about the exponential increase in the use of plastics in our society and the concurrent decrease in the number of fires as a fascinating puzzle, which fire safety regulations and the use of flame retardants helped solve.
\nHe provided insights into the value of the chemistry behind flame retardants chosen as the go-to chemistry by manufacturers. \u201cBrominated flame retardants are the most efficient flame retardants in the gas phase\u201d compared to other systems operating in the condensed phase and present the big advantage of being available at a reasonable cost.
\nDr. Troitzsch also highlighted that potentially harmful BFRs have been taken off the market. The future is focused on polymeric BFRs which are not bio-accumulative and have an excellent eco-toxicological profile.
\nWhen asked about challenges and trends for the future of fire safety, Dr. Troitzsch pointed to the recent developments in the field of e-mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G networks. He remarked that flame retardants are expected to play a crucial role to ensure the fire safety of the highly combustible materials in these applications.
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\n", "content_text": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. J\u00fcrgen Troitzsch, a global expert on fire safety standards and author of the worldwide success \u2018Plastics Flammability Handbook\u2019.\n\nIn this interview, Dr. Troitzsch talks about the exponential increase in the use of plastics in our society and the concurrent decrease in the number of fires as a fascinating puzzle, which fire safety regulations and the use of flame retardants helped solve.\nHe provided insights into the value of the chemistry behind flame retardants chosen as the go-to chemistry by manufacturers. \u201cBrominated flame retardants are the most efficient flame retardants in the gas phase\u201d compared to other systems operating in the condensed phase and present the big advantage of being available at a reasonable cost.\nDr. Troitzsch also highlighted that potentially harmful BFRs have been taken off the market. The future is focused on polymeric BFRs which are not bio-accumulative and have an excellent eco-toxicological profile.\nWhen asked about challenges and trends for the future of fire safety, Dr. Troitzsch pointed to the recent developments in the field of e-mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G networks. He remarked that flame retardants are expected to play a crucial role to ensure the fire safety of the highly combustible materials in these applications.\nThe post Brominated flame retardants are the most effective fire safety system: A Meet the Experts interview with Dr. J\u00fcrgen Troitzsch appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2020-12-10T08:05:59+00:00", "date_modified": "2020-12-10T17:39:33+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Brominated-flame-retardants-are-the-most-effective-fire-safety-system-A-Meet-the-Experts-interview-with-Dr-Ju\u0308rgen-Troitzsch-2.jpg", "tags": [ "Fire retardancy", "Meet the Experts" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/09/29/fire-safety-saving-lives-minimising-damage-interview-professor-guillermo-rein/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2020/09/29/fire-safety-saving-lives-minimising-damage-interview-professor-guillermo-rein/", "title": "Meet the Experts: Fire safety, saving lives and minimising damage \u2013 an interview with Professor Guillermo Rein", "content_html": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. Guillermo Rein, Professor of Fire Science at Imperial College London, about the history and future of fire safety. Guillermo also explains how flame retardants, such as Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs), reduce the flammability of polymers.
\nDr. Rein describes fire as \u201cthe greatest discovery of humanity\u201d. However, he acknowledges the \u201cdark-side\u201d of fire and warns that humans are surrounded by flammable environments and have a tendency to forget about fire hazards in their houses and at work.
\n\nGuillermo provided some insight into the complacency of many people living in developed countries with respect to fire safety, saying\u00a0that, \u201cIn developed countries, fire safety has been so safe for the last several decades that people have a tendency to forget that fire is a hazard daily in their houses\u201d. \u201cPeople are surprised to have fires, [\u2026] lose property and sometimes even lives\u201d, he added.
\nWhen asked whether fire safety had improved following a dramatic increase in the number of electronic appliances over the last twenty years, Dr Rein remarked that although humans have been \u201cincreasing the flammability of our homes\u201d, they are safer today. He says that we are \u201cunderstanding how to control the flammability of the products that are brought into the market.\u201d
\nWith respect to flame retardants, Dr. Rein acknowledged their ability to dramatically reduce the flammability of polymers. \u201cThe benefit of flame retardants such as bromide is that they hinder the formation of a flame,\u201d Guillermo said. \u201cIn the presence of bromide, the flame doesn\u2019t burn well,” he added.\u00a0Dr. Rein\u00a0argues that bromide \u201cis a very effective way of preventing a fire from growing.\u201d
\nDr. Rein believes that more progress still needs to be made in order to gain more control over flammability and create safer environments at home and in the workplace.
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\n", "content_text": "In this edition of Meet the Experts, Nuno Bacharel, Communications Manager at BSEF, speaks to Dr. Guillermo Rein, Professor of Fire Science at Imperial College London, about the history and future of fire safety. Guillermo also explains how flame retardants, such as Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs), reduce the flammability of polymers.\nDr. Rein describes fire as \u201cthe greatest discovery of humanity\u201d. However, he acknowledges the \u201cdark-side\u201d of fire and warns that humans are surrounded by flammable environments and have a tendency to forget about fire hazards in their houses and at work.\n\nGuillermo provided some insight into the complacency of many people living in developed countries with respect to fire safety, saying\u00a0that, \u201cIn developed countries, fire safety has been so safe for the last several decades that people have a tendency to forget that fire is a hazard daily in their houses\u201d. \u201cPeople are surprised to have fires, [\u2026] lose property and sometimes even lives\u201d, he added.\nWhen asked whether fire safety had improved following a dramatic increase in the number of electronic appliances over the last twenty years, Dr Rein remarked that although humans have been \u201cincreasing the flammability of our homes\u201d, they are safer today. He says that we are \u201cunderstanding how to control the flammability of the products that are brought into the market.\u201d\nWith respect to flame retardants, Dr. Rein acknowledged their ability to dramatically reduce the flammability of polymers. \u201cThe benefit of flame retardants such as bromide is that they hinder the formation of a flame,\u201d Guillermo said. \u201cIn the presence of bromide, the flame doesn\u2019t burn well,” he added.\u00a0Dr. Rein\u00a0argues that bromide \u201cis a very effective way of preventing a fire from growing.\u201d\nDr. Rein believes that more progress still needs to be made in order to gain more control over flammability and create safer environments at home and in the workplace.\nThe post Meet the Experts: Fire safety, saving lives and minimising damage \u2013 an interview with Professor Guillermo Rein appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2020-09-29T09:00:31+00:00", "date_modified": "2020-09-29T15:36:43+00:00", "author": { "name": "admin", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0428b8e4964fa7634cc8733194ee5bbe?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/13.jpg", "tags": [ "Fire retardancy", "Guillermo Rein", "Meet the Experts" ] } ] }