In our article about the book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy\u201d\u00a0we highlighted the co-operation between Professor Masaru Kitano and BSEF in producing an English version of his book \u00a0the book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u201d
\nThis time we want to go deeper into flame retardancy science as the solution to minimize the human and economic damage caused by fires.
Flame retardants are a key component in increasing survival chances during a fire event as they allow longer escape times as well as longer response time for fire responders. They can prevent fires from starting, limit the spread of fire and minimize fire damage.
\nSome flame retardants work effectively on their own; others act as \u201csynergists\u201d to increase the fire protective benefits of other flame retardants.
\nFlame retardants are added to or incorporated into different materials or they are applied as a treatment to materials such as textiles and plastics.
\nThey are the hidden protection against the potentially devastating impact of fire in so many products that we take for granted.
Flame retardants are used in four major\u00a0areas to comply with fire safety requirements
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As with all chemicals, flame retardants are regulated and their uses in products and materials are in accordance with chemical safety assessments.
\nWorld-wide there is substantial legislation in force regulating chemicals, for instance the EU\u2019s REACH Regulation and the US Toxic Substances Control Act. These comprehensive laws ensure that chemicals, including flame retardants, are regulated in a way that protects human health and the environment.
\nBromine is commonly used in flame retardants due to its high atomic mass and its general versatility across a wide range of applications and polymers.
\nThere are more than 70 different types of brominated flame retardants with different properties (reactive, polymeric, halogenated\u2026). Depending on the composition, nature and application of the materials or products that need to be rendered fire-safe, the correct type of flame retardants can be used.
\nBrominated Flame retardants contribute to the fire safety of electrical and electronic equipment and installations where printed circuit boards are used, such as consumer electronics (TVs, vacuum cleaners, washing machines), office and communication equipment (copiers, computers, printers, fax machines, radios, etc), automotive, aviation and all entertainment equipment.
\nAt the end of a product or materials life, it is important to ensure as far as possible that the materials are reused or recycled. Printed circuit boards are for example recycled for the metals they contain.
\nProducts or materials containing BFR\u2019s are\u00a0fully compatible with today\u2019s integrated waste management optionsincluding mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, thermal processing/depolymerization/gasification all of which enable the recovery of valuable materials or energy.
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What are your thoughts on flame retardants and how they save lives and properties?
\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\u00a0
SOURCES
\nhttps://flameretardants.americanchemistry.com/Flame-Retardant-Basics/
\nIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire, Masaru Kitano
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\n", "content_text": "In our article about the book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy\u201d\u00a0we highlighted the co-operation between Professor Masaru Kitano and BSEF in producing an English version of his book \u00a0the book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u201d\nThis time we want to go deeper into flame retardancy science as the solution to minimize the human and economic damage caused by fires.\nWhat are flame retardants?\nFlame retardants are a key component in increasing survival chances during a fire event as they allow longer escape times as well as longer response time for fire responders. They can prevent fires from starting, limit the spread of fire and minimize fire damage.\nSome flame retardants work effectively on their own; others act as \u201csynergists\u201d to increase the fire protective benefits of other flame retardants.\nFlame retardants are added to or incorporated into different materials or they are applied as a treatment to materials such as textiles and plastics.\nThey are the hidden protection against the potentially devastating impact of fire in so many products that we take for granted.\nWhere are flame retardants used?\nFlame retardants are used in four major\u00a0areas to comply with fire safety requirements\n\nTransportation\nOverhead compartments, seat covers and fillings, roof liners, textile carpets, curtains, sidewall and ceiling panels, electrical and electronic equipment, car bumpers,\u2026\nElectronics and electrical devices\nTelevisions, computers, laptops, cell phones, refrigerators, washers, dryers, battery chargers,\u2026\nFurnishings\nNatural and synthetic filling materials and textile fibers, foam upholstery, curtains and fabric blinds, carpets,\u2026\nBuilding and construction materials\nElectrical wires and cables, insulation materials, paints and coatings, roofing components\u00a0, composite panels,\u2026\n\n \nRegulation of flame retardants\nAs with all chemicals, flame retardants are regulated and their uses in products and materials are in accordance with chemical safety assessments. \nWorld-wide there is substantial legislation in force regulating chemicals, for instance the EU\u2019s REACH Regulation and the US Toxic Substances Control Act. These comprehensive laws ensure that chemicals, including flame retardants, are regulated in a way that protects human health and the environment.\nBrominated flame retardants (BFR\u2019s)\nBromine is commonly used in flame retardants due to its high atomic mass and its general versatility across a wide range of applications and polymers.\nThere are more than 70 different types of brominated flame retardants with different properties (reactive, polymeric, halogenated\u2026). Depending on the composition, nature and application of the materials or products that need to be rendered fire-safe, the correct type of flame retardants can be used.\nEnd of life considerations\nBrominated Flame retardants contribute to the fire safety of electrical and electronic equipment and installations where printed circuit boards are used, such as consumer electronics (TVs, vacuum cleaners, washing machines), office and communication equipment (copiers, computers, printers, fax machines, radios, etc), automotive, aviation and all entertainment equipment.\nAt the end of a product or materials life, it is important to ensure as far as possible that the materials are reused or recycled. Printed circuit boards are for example recycled for the metals they contain.\nProducts or materials containing BFR\u2019s are\u00a0fully compatible with today\u2019s integrated waste management optionsincluding mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, thermal processing/depolymerization/gasification all of which enable the recovery of valuable materials or energy.\n \nWhat are your thoughts on flame retardants and how they save lives and properties?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\u00a0\nSOURCES\nhttps://flameretardants.americanchemistry.com/Flame-Retardant-Basics/\nIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire, Masaru Kitano\nThe post An overview of flame retardancy appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-03-15T09:02:39+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-03-15T09:03:57+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/2018/02/BSEF_Newsletter_Q1_2018_Topic3_Blog_Header.png", "tags": [ "BFR", "brominated flame retardants", "bromine", "bsef", "flame retardancy", "flame retardants", "masaru kitano", "Fire retardancy" ] } ] }