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According to the US Department of Homeland Security a fire can become life-threatening in just 2 minutes. It takes no more than 30 seconds for a small flame to burst into a sizable fire. It is clear that when you are trying to escape a fire, every second counts.
\nAccidental fires can start easily by many different reasons: for example\u00a0gas stoves, burning cigarettes, failing electronics \u2026 We all use highly flammable materials\u00a0in our homes, workspaces and public places on a daily basis, but we might not be aware of the risks they present.
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Over time more and more of these materials have become commonplace for all of us. We rely on them in every aspect of our lives. That is especially the case with electrical appliances and electronics. Our dependency on electronics has indeed increased our level of comfort and made our lives easier, but in the same time it decreased fire safety in our homes, offices, factories, public places \u2026
\nHow? All kinds of electronics contain a high level of plastics, or polymers. These plastics present a significant fire risk.
\nThe figures are clear, yet alarming:
\nThe time available to escape from a burning building shortened drastically from 17 minutes in the 70s to even less than 3 minutes in 2015.\u00a0Taking into account the pace of digital evolution, we will be seeing even more electronics in the future – everywhere. Does this mean that in a few years\u2019 time, trying to escape from a burning building will be futile? Do we have to \u2026 embrace our horrible faith in the event of fire?
\nLuckily, it won\u2019t go this far if we make use of brominated flame retardants. They make it possible to avoid or slow down the burning process, extending escape time and improving your chances of getting out safely.
\nFlame retardants are chemicals that are added to materials to slow down the ignition process in case of a fire. In that way they reduce risks of fire, property losses and \u2013 more importantly \u2013 human casualties.
\nGuillermo Rein is a Professor of Fire Science at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. For our previous newsletter we had an interesting talk with him about fire science and the importance of flame retardants in society. He states that adding flame retardants to plastics \u2018is the most successful way that we have right now to use plastics’.
\nAs we already pointed out, electronics and electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, radios, fridges and washing machines mostly consist of a high volume of plastics, which are highly flammable.\u00a0Ignition may be initiated from both inside the device and from external sources.
\nAdding brominated flame retardants to these\u00a0materials helps them meet safety standards and protect their users, since they prevent ignition from inside and out. Professor Rein agrees that bromine is a vital element for fire safety: \u2018(\u2026) I see bromine as something that helps make plastics less flammable. It has a significant amount of abilities to really decrease flammability, and for me that is absolutely essential\u2019.
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Brominated flame retardants are being added in appliances\u2019 manufacturing process:
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The European Commission adopted a ban on halogenated flame retardants, which include brominated flame retardants, in the Ecodesign Directive\u2019s requirements for electronic displays on 1 October.
\nUnheard of, says BSEF. This ban goes beyond the scope of the Ecodesign Directive and subordinates RoHS, which should be the vehicle for any substance restrictions such as this one.
\nThe ban is being justified by the EC by stating that these halogenated flame retardants prevent WEEE plastics from being recycled. Well, this is not the case for the entire group of halogenated flame retardants.
\nBSEF, along with the plastics industry and recyclers are (and will be in the future) working on new technologies to address recycling properly. For many years now, it has been possible to recycle products containing brominated flame retardants. In fact, recycled plastics with brominated fire retardants in them, meet the same levels of fire safety as virgin material. No value is lost in the recycling process.
\nIn case recycling a particular product is not possible, we have provided a number of eco-efficient waste management options:
\nRead more about BSEF\u2019s take on this ban in our press release: BSEF objects to ban on halogenated flame retardants in EU ecodesign requirements for electronic displays.
\nIntrigued about the importance of fire safety and flame retardancy?
\nProfessor\u00a0Masaru Kitano of the\u00a0Shukutoku\u00a0University in Japan brought together his experiences, thoughts and views on fire safety and flame retardancy science\u00a0in his book \u2018Introduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u2019, and BSEF is proud to have worked on the translation of his book.
\nIt is a highly fascinating book that applies to\u00a0every one\u00a0of us, since fire safety also affects every one of us. Read more about it:\u00a0\u2018Introduction to flame retardancy: the book\u2019.
\n![\"Professor](\"https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/book-flame-retardancy.jpg\")
Professor Kitano\u2019s book is not for sale. If you are interested in reading it, please contact us and we will be happy to send you an exclusive copy!
\nSend your request to letstalkbromine@bsef.org.
\nSOURCES
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/08/response-dr-alexander-morgan-flame-retardants-uk-furniture-increase-smoke-toxicity-reduce-fire-growth-rate-chemosphere-2018-196-429-439/
\nhttps://www.flameretardants.eu
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/the-evolution-of-bromine-flame-retardants-towards-brominated-polymers/
\nhttps://www.bsef.com/fire-safety/
\nhttps://www.ready.gov/home-fires
\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/the-evolution-of-bromine-flame-retardants-towards-brominated-polymers/
\nhttps://chemicalwatch.com/82803/industry-blasts-eu-ban-on-halogenated-flame-retardants-in-electronic-displays#overlay-strip
\nhttps://chemicalwatch.com/75831/ecodesign-directives-proposed-halogens-ban-not-a-precedent-eu-says#overlay-strip
\nhttps://pr.euractiv.com/pr/proposed-eu-eco-design-regulation-electronic-displays-ban-halogenated-flame-retardants-casings
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\n", "content_text": "Fire spreads rapidly: escape time is limited\nAccording to the US Department of Homeland Security a fire can become life-threatening in just 2 minutes. It takes no more than 30 seconds for a small flame to burst into a sizable fire. It is clear that when you are trying to escape a fire, every second counts.\nAccidental fires can start easily by many different reasons: for example\u00a0gas stoves, burning cigarettes, failing electronics \u2026 We all use highly flammable materials\u00a0in our homes, workspaces and public places on a daily basis, but we might not be aware of the risks they present.\nThese materials are especially flammable:\u00a0\n\nElectrical appliances and electronics\nSynthetics and fibres\u00a0such as upholstered furniture, carpets, wall coverings and drapery\nInsulation material\n\n \nThe impact of our electronics addiction on fire safety\nOver time more and more of these materials have become commonplace for all of us. We rely on them in every aspect of our lives. That is especially the case with electrical appliances and electronics. Our dependency on electronics has indeed increased our level of comfort and made our lives easier, but in the same time it decreased fire safety in our homes, offices, factories, public places \u2026\nHow? All kinds of electronics contain a high level of plastics, or polymers. These plastics present a significant fire risk.\nThe figures are clear, yet alarming:\nThe time available to escape from a burning building shortened drastically from 17 minutes in the 70s to even less than 3 minutes in 2015.\u00a0Taking into account the pace of digital evolution, we will be seeing even more electronics in the future – everywhere. Does this mean that in a few years\u2019 time, trying to escape from a burning building will be futile? Do we have to \u2026 embrace our horrible faith in the event of fire?\nLuckily, it won\u2019t go this far if we make use of brominated flame retardants. They make it possible to avoid or slow down the burning process, extending escape time and improving your chances of getting out safely.\nWhy are flame retardants so important?\nFlame retardants are chemicals that are added to materials to slow down the ignition process in case of a fire. In that way they reduce risks of fire, property losses and \u2013 more importantly \u2013 human casualties.\nGuillermo Rein is a Professor of Fire Science at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. For our previous newsletter we had an interesting talk with him about fire science and the importance of flame retardants in society. He states that adding flame retardants to plastics \u2018is the most successful way that we have right now to use plastics’.\nBromine reduces fire risk in electronics\nAs we already pointed out, electronics and electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, radios, fridges and washing machines mostly consist of a high volume of plastics, which are highly flammable.\u00a0Ignition may be initiated from both inside the device and from external sources.\n\n\n\nAdding brominated flame retardants to these\u00a0materials helps them meet safety standards and protect their users, since they prevent ignition from inside and out. Professor Rein agrees that bromine is a vital element for fire safety: \u2018(\u2026) I see bromine as something that helps make plastics less flammable. It has a significant amount of abilities to really decrease flammability, and for me that is absolutely essential\u2019.\nWhere are brominated flame retardants used?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBrominated flame retardants are being added in appliances\u2019 manufacturing process:\n\nthey can either be added\u00a0when manufacturing the\u00a0polymer materials, or\nwhen manufacturing the printed circuit boards, in which case they react with materials such as epoxy.\n\n \nBan on halogenated flame retardants in electronic display\nThe European Commission adopted a ban on halogenated flame retardants, which include brominated flame retardants, in the Ecodesign Directive\u2019s requirements for electronic displays on 1 October.\nUnheard of, says BSEF. This ban goes beyond the scope of the Ecodesign Directive and subordinates RoHS, which should be the vehicle for any substance restrictions such as this one.\nBrominated flame retardants are recyclable\nThe ban is being justified by the EC by stating that these halogenated flame retardants prevent WEEE plastics from being recycled. Well, this is not the case for the entire group of halogenated flame retardants.\nBSEF, along with the plastics industry and recyclers are (and will be in the future) working on new technologies to address recycling properly. For many years now, it has been possible to recycle products containing brominated flame retardants. In fact, recycled plastics with brominated fire retardants in them, meet the same levels of fire safety as virgin material. No value is lost in the recycling process.\nIn case recycling a particular product is not possible, we have provided a number of eco-efficient waste management options:\n\nincineration with energy recovery,\nprecious metals melting, or\nchemical recycling, which even allows the bromine to re-enter the circular economy as valuable resource.\n\nRead more about BSEF\u2019s take on this ban in our press release: BSEF objects to ban on halogenated flame retardants in EU ecodesign requirements for electronic displays.\nWant to know more about flame retardancy?\nIntrigued about the importance of fire safety and flame retardancy?\nProfessor\u00a0Masaru Kitano of the\u00a0Shukutoku\u00a0University in Japan brought together his experiences, thoughts and views on fire safety and flame retardancy science\u00a0in his book \u2018Introduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u2019, and BSEF is proud to have worked on the translation of his book.\nIt is a highly fascinating book that applies to\u00a0every one\u00a0of us, since fire safety also affects every one of us. Read more about it:\u00a0\u2018Introduction to flame retardancy: the book\u2019.\n\nWant your exclusive copy of \u2018Introduction to flame retardancy\u2019?\nProfessor Kitano\u2019s book is not for sale. If you are interested in reading it, please contact us and we will be happy to send you an exclusive copy!\nSend your request to letstalkbromine@bsef.org.\nSOURCES\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/08/response-dr-alexander-morgan-flame-retardants-uk-furniture-increase-smoke-toxicity-reduce-fire-growth-rate-chemosphere-2018-196-429-439/\nhttps://www.flameretardants.eu\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/the-evolution-of-bromine-flame-retardants-towards-brominated-polymers/\nhttps://www.bsef.com/fire-safety/\nhttps://www.ready.gov/home-fires\nhttps://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/the-evolution-of-bromine-flame-retardants-towards-brominated-polymers/\nhttps://chemicalwatch.com/82803/industry-blasts-eu-ban-on-halogenated-flame-retardants-in-electronic-displays#overlay-strip\nhttps://chemicalwatch.com/75831/ecodesign-directives-proposed-halogens-ban-not-a-precedent-eu-says#overlay-strip\nhttps://pr.euractiv.com/pr/proposed-eu-eco-design-regulation-electronic-displays-ban-halogenated-flame-retardants-casings\nThe post The role of brominated flame retardants in electric and electronic appliances appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2019-12-10T15:55:41+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-11T13:50:52+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/2019/12/header1.png", "tags": [ "brominated flame retardants", "bromine", "bsef", "fire safety", "flame retardants", "Guillermo Rein", "masaru kitano", "Fire retardancy", "Recycling" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/sipp-2018/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/sipp-2018/", "title": "ABICHAMA sponsors SIPP 2018 \u2013 The International Seminar of Passive Protection, in S\u00e3o Paulo", "content_html": "Another edition of SIPP \u2013 The International Seminar on Passive Protection took place on August 15 and 16, in S\u00e3o Paulo. The event was attended by national and international experts who debated the current challenges related to fire safety, as well as stimulated the dissemination of knowledge, innovation and technology to the Brazilian market.
\nSponsored by ABICHAMA, BSEF\u2019s representative association in Brazil, the initiative is the result of a partnership between the Brazilian Association for Passive Fire Protection (ABPP) and the Technological Research Institute (IPT) through the Fire and Explosion Safety Laboratory / CETAC LSFEx).
\nThe seminar was divided into four major themes: passive fire protection on fa\u00e7ades; regulation, standardization and professional performance in passive protection; passive protection applied to the internal fstructure, and passive fire protection of the tructures. At the end of each session ? , a round table discussion was organized with the speakers, who responded to the audience’s questions on the presentations.
\nThe seminar took place at the headquarters of Secovi, the Housing Syndicate in S\u00e3o Paulo and was attended by more than 200 people, surpassing the previous edition of the event. ABICHAMA was represented by the president of the association, Sylvio do Carmo.
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The Brazilian Association of Flame Retardant Industries (ABICHAMA) was created in Brazil in 2011, with the mission to increase fire safety in the country. The organization brings together companies that manufacture flame retardants and works to raise awareness among government agencies, the business community and the population about the importance of fire safety. The association is the local representative of BSEF – The International Bromine Council.
\nIn Brazil, ABICHAMA represents Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products and LANXESS.
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For more information, please visit: www.abichama.com.br
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Do not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
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\n", "content_text": "Another edition of SIPP \u2013 The International Seminar on Passive Protection took place on August 15 and 16, in S\u00e3o Paulo. The event was attended by national and international experts who debated the current challenges related to fire safety, as well as stimulated the dissemination of knowledge, innovation and technology to the Brazilian market.\nSponsored by ABICHAMA, BSEF\u2019s representative association in Brazil, the initiative is the result of a partnership between the Brazilian Association for Passive Fire Protection (ABPP) and the Technological Research Institute (IPT) through the Fire and Explosion Safety Laboratory / CETAC LSFEx).\nThe seminar was divided into four major themes: passive fire protection on fa\u00e7ades; regulation, standardization and professional performance in passive protection; passive protection applied to the internal fstructure, and passive fire protection of the tructures. At the end of each session ? , a round table discussion was organized with the speakers, who responded to the audience’s questions on the presentations.\nThe seminar took place at the headquarters of Secovi, the Housing Syndicate in S\u00e3o Paulo and was attended by more than 200 people, surpassing the previous edition of the event. ABICHAMA was represented by the president of the association, Sylvio do Carmo.\n\n \nAbout ABICHAMA\nThe Brazilian Association of Flame Retardant Industries (ABICHAMA) was created in Brazil in 2011, with the mission to increase fire safety in the country. The organization brings together companies that manufacture flame retardants and works to raise awareness among government agencies, the business community and the population about the importance of fire safety. The association is the local representative of BSEF – The International Bromine Council.\nIn Brazil, ABICHAMA represents Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products and LANXESS.\n \nFor more information, please visit: www.abichama.com.br\n \nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nThe post ABICHAMA sponsors SIPP 2018 \u2013 The International Seminar of Passive Protection, in S\u00e3o Paulo appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-10-17T11:14:57+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-04T06:54:17+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/2018/10/visual-vlam-1.png", "tags": [ "Abichama", "antimony", "Brazil", "brominated flame retardants", "bromine", "bsef", "fire safety", "SIPP", "Fire retardancy", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/sustainable-management/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/10/17/sustainable-management/", "title": "VECAP: Ensuring the Sustainable Management of Brominated Flame Retardants", "content_html": "VECAP, The Voluntary Emissions Control Action Programme, is a programme developed by BSEF members to demonstrate that the flame retardant industry is doing its share to control the emissions of flame retardants at the production and use stages.
\nVECAP encourages companies to practice environmentally responsible handling of chemicals, including brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
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VECAP was devised as a programme to control emissions during the processing and use of brominated flame retardants. Today the programme has evolved into a best practice dissemination scheme run under the principles of Responsible Care\u00ae*.\u00a0
\nThe main goal of the programme is to control and reduce potential emissions of Brominated Flame retardants by tracking, reporting and promoting environmental best practices during the manufacturing and use stages.
\nIt was founded by three of the leading global producers of flame retardants (all members of BSEF, the International Bromine Council) together with the UK Textile Finishers Association.
\n*Responsible Care\u00ae: the global chemical industry\u2019s unique initiative to improve health, environmental performance, enhance security, and to communicate with stakeholders about products and processes.
\nEvery year participating users receive a questionnaire to fill in that shows how they have handled relevant brominated flame retardants throughout the year. The survey tool covers every step of the user\u2019s manufacturing process to ensure an accurate understanding of the methods applied at every potential emission point.
\nReward system
\nAs an acknowledgement of their efforts and commitment, participants are assigned a gold, silver or bronze status based on their performance with implementing the VECAP best practices.
Constant innovation
\nVECAP members are committed to increase participation and raise awareness among existing and new users. They also encourage continuous improvement of the programme by developing new best practice recommendations based on experience and evolution in manufacturing processes.
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Some numbers
\n2017 marks the third year of reporting of all solid brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Initially the programme applied to Deca-BDE, TBBPA and HBCD but the application was extended to all powder BFRs when the significant impact of the VECAP programme became clear.
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Would you like to know more about how the VECAP programme works? You can read the full report here: http://www.bsef.com/sustainability/vecap/
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Is your company already part of the VECAP programme?
\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
SOURCES
\nhttp://bsef.com/sustainability/vecap/
\nhttps://www.vecap.info/index.php
\nhttps://www.vecap.info/uploads/VECAP_BROCHURE_2016_online.pdf
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\n", "content_text": "VECAP, The Voluntary Emissions Control Action Programme, is a programme developed by BSEF members to demonstrate that the flame retardant industry is doing its share to control the emissions of flame retardants at the production and use stages.\nVECAP encourages companies to practice environmentally responsible handling of chemicals, including brominated flame retardants (BFRs).\n\n \nWhat is VECAP?\nVECAP was devised as a programme to control emissions during the processing and use of brominated flame retardants. Today the programme has evolved into a best practice dissemination scheme run under the principles of Responsible Care\u00ae*.\u00a0\nThe main goal of the programme is to control and reduce potential emissions of Brominated Flame retardants by tracking, reporting and promoting environmental best practices during the manufacturing and use stages.\nIt was founded by three of the leading global producers of flame retardants (all members of BSEF, the International Bromine Council) together with the UK Textile Finishers Association.\n*Responsible Care\u00ae: the global chemical industry\u2019s unique initiative to improve health, environmental performance, enhance security, and to communicate with stakeholders about products and processes.\nVECAP reporting method\nEvery year participating users receive a questionnaire to fill in that shows how they have handled relevant brominated flame retardants throughout the year. The survey tool covers every step of the user\u2019s manufacturing process to ensure an accurate understanding of the methods applied at every potential emission point.\nReward system\nAs an acknowledgement of their efforts and commitment, participants are assigned a gold, silver or bronze status based on their performance with implementing the VECAP best practices.\nConstant innovation\nVECAP members are committed to increase participation and raise awareness among existing and new users. They also encourage continuous improvement of the programme by developing new best practice recommendations based on experience and evolution in manufacturing processes.\n\n \n2017 European Progress Report: what has been achieved?\nSome numbers\n2017 marks the third year of reporting of all solid brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Initially the programme applied to Deca-BDE, TBBPA and HBCD but the application was extended to all powder BFRs when the significant impact of the VECAP programme became clear.\n\nthe results of the European Progress Report show the successful implementation of VECAP best practices across the region\nthe volume of BFRs covered by the programme has remained stable (compared to the previous reporting period) covering 90% of total BFRs sold by the founding member companies in 2016\n71.7% of the total volume of BFRs commonly sold in 2016 was handled using all VECAP best practices and was assigned Gold status\n11.5% of the total volume sold met the criteria for Silver status\n6.3% of the volume covered of all BFRs sold was assigned Bronze status\nOver 83% of the all BFRs commonly sold were handled correctly\n\n \n\nWould you like to know more about how the VECAP programme works? You can read the full report here: http://www.bsef.com/sustainability/vecap/\n \nIs your company already part of the VECAP programme?\nDo not hesitate\u00a0to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttp://bsef.com/sustainability/vecap/\nhttps://www.vecap.info/index.php\nhttps://www.vecap.info/uploads/VECAP_BROCHURE_2016_online.pdf\nThe post VECAP: Ensuring the Sustainable Management of Brominated Flame Retardants appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-10-17T10:58:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-19T12:27:27+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/2018/10/VECAP-1.png", "tags": [ "brominated flame retardants", "bromine", "bsef", "environmental best practices", "sustainable management", "VECAP", "Fire retardancy", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/bsef-at-ierc-2018/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/bsef-at-ierc-2018/", "title": "BSEF at 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress \u2013 IERC 2018", "content_html": "BSEF attended the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 \u2013 from the 18 till the 19 of January in Salzburg.
\nThe conference, which was about the latest developments in electronics, best available recycling technologies, safety issues and green technologies in the field of recycling, counted with 480 international experts from 42 countries. The IERC 2018 has therefore once again impressively underscored its significance as one of the leading congresses in the field of electrical and electronics recycling worldwide.
\nDuring the two day event, the BSEF team had the opportunity to meet with participants including producers of electrical and electronic equipment , recyclers, recycling equipment manufacturers, recycling associations and regulators. BSEF increased its visibility at the event with its own booth on the exhibition area.
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In addition, BSEF was very active on Twitter, participating on the online discussions around the conference and sharing key insights from speakers and participants.
\nAt the IERC 2018, industry representatives discussed about the multiple challenges and opportunities around the increasing volume of electrical and electronic scrap worldwide. The discussions covered all aspects of E-waste recycling – from current market developments and new technological trends to new legal frameworks and specific country reports.
\nIn addition, since 2007, the International Steering Committee of the IERC has presented the “IERC Honorary Award” to distinguished personalities. This year, the IERC Honorary Award was given to Manfred Fahrner of ALBA Electronics Recycling GmbH for his services to the electronics recycling industry. With over 20 years of experience in the field of e-waste recycling, Manfred Fahrner is a leading figure in the recycling industry, stated the International Steering Committee, explaining its decision.
\nThe next IERC 2019 will again take place in Salzburg from January 16 to 18, 2019.
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Would you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?
\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.
SOURCES
\nhttp://www.icm.ch/ierc-2018-exclusive
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\n", "content_text": "BSEF attended the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 \u2013 from the 18 till the 19 of January in Salzburg.\nThe conference, which was about the latest developments in electronics, best available recycling technologies, safety issues and green technologies in the field of recycling, counted with 480 international experts from 42 countries. The IERC 2018 has therefore once again impressively underscored its significance as one of the leading congresses in the field of electrical and electronics recycling worldwide.\nDuring the two day event, the BSEF team had the opportunity to meet with participants including producers of electrical and electronic equipment , recyclers, recycling equipment manufacturers, recycling associations and regulators. BSEF increased its visibility at the event with its own booth on the exhibition area.\n\nIn addition, BSEF was very active on Twitter, participating on the online discussions around the conference and sharing key insights from speakers and participants.\nHighlights, trends and innovations\nAt the IERC 2018, industry representatives discussed about the multiple challenges and opportunities around the increasing volume of electrical and electronic scrap worldwide. The discussions covered all aspects of E-waste recycling – from current market developments and new technological trends to new legal frameworks and specific country reports.\nIn addition, since 2007, the International Steering Committee of the IERC has presented the “IERC Honorary Award” to distinguished personalities. This year, the IERC Honorary Award was given to Manfred Fahrner of ALBA Electronics Recycling GmbH for his services to the electronics recycling industry. With over 20 years of experience in the field of e-waste recycling, Manfred Fahrner is a leading figure in the recycling industry, stated the International Steering Committee, explaining its decision.\nThe next IERC 2019 will again take place in Salzburg from January 16 to 18, 2019.\n \nWould you like\u00a0to meet BSEF on future events?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.\nSOURCES\nhttp://www.icm.ch/ierc-2018-exclusive\n \nThe post BSEF at 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress – IERC 2018 appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2018-03-15T09:04:58+00:00", "date_modified": "2018-03-15T09:04:58+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/2018/03/BSEF_Newsletter_Q1_2018_Topic4_Blog_Header.png", "tags": [ "brominated flame retardants", "bsef", "IERC 2018", "innovation", "recycling", "General news" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/flame-retardancy/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2018/03/15/flame-retardancy/", "title": "An overview of flame retardancy", "content_html": "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
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\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" ] } ] }