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Fire spreads rapidly: escape time is limited

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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.

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Accidental 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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These materials are especially flammable:\u00a0

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  1. Electrical appliances and electronics
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  2. Synthetics and fibres\u00a0such as upholstered furniture, carpets, wall coverings and drapery
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  3. Insulation material
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The impact of our electronics addiction on fire safety

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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

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How? All kinds of electronics contain a high level of plastics, or polymers. These plastics present a significant fire risk.

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The figures are clear, yet alarming:

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The 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?

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Luckily, 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.

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Why are flame retardants so important?

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Flame 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.

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Guillermo 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’.

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Bromine reduces fire risk in electronics

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As 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.

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Adding 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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Where are brominated flame retardants used?

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Brominated flame retardants are being added in appliances\u2019 manufacturing process:

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Ban on halogenated flame retardants in electronic display

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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.

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Unheard 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.

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Brominated flame retardants are recyclable

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The 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.

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BSEF, 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.

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In case recycling a particular product is not possible, we have provided a number of eco-efficient waste management options:

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Read 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.

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Want to know more about flame retardancy?

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Intrigued about the importance of fire safety and flame retardancy?

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Professor\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.

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It 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.

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Want your exclusive copy of \u2018Introduction to flame retardancy\u2019?

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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!

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Send your request to letstalkbromine@bsef.org.

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SOURCES

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https://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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The post The role of brominated flame retardants in electric and electronic appliances appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\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/2018/03/15/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.

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What are flame retardants?

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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.

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Some flame retardants work effectively on their own; others act as \u201csynergists\u201d to increase the fire protective benefits of other flame retardants.

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Flame 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.

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Where are flame retardants used?

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Flame retardants are used in four major\u00a0areas to comply with fire safety requirements

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Regulation of flame retardants

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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.

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World-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.

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Brominated flame retardants (BFR\u2019s)

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Bromine is commonly used in flame retardants due to its high atomic mass and its general versatility across a wide range of applications and polymers.

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There 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.

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End of life considerations

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Brominated 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.

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At 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.

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Products 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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https://flameretardants.americanchemistry.com/Flame-Retardant-Basics/
\nIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire, Masaru Kitano

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The post An overview of flame retardancy appeared first on Let's talk bromine.

\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" ] }, { "id": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/introduction-flame-retardancy-book/", "url": "https://lets-talk-bromine.bsef.com/2017/12/07/introduction-flame-retardancy-book/", "title": "\u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy\u201d: the book", "content_html": "

A MASARU KITANO AND BSEF CO-OPERATION\u00a0

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People often get surprised by natural disasters such as earthquakes and thunders. A lot of these tragedies are unavoidable. Wildfire is an example of those uncontrollable catastrophes. But a lot of other fire causes like careless accidents with cigarettes, bonfires and gas stoves could be prevented by taking certain precautions. Just being more alert does not suffice to enlarge our safety. No matter how much you anticipate, machines may still fail and humans keep being receptive for errors. Fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, evacuation routes and fire drills are important tools and aids in case of fire. But how can we avoid or delay fires and their tragic results? Flame retardancy science is the solution to minimize the social damage caused by fires. This science researches how non-combustible/flame-retardant materials save lives and properties.

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Professor Kitano and The International Bromine Council join forces

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Fire clearly has an enormous impact on our society. That is why Masaru Kitano (Professor of the Shukutoku University in Japan) brought together his experiences, thoughts and views on fire safety and flame retardancy science. BSEF now translated Kitano\u2019s original Japanese publication from October 2016 into English. The book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u201d (published in October 2017 by Osamu Odajima) is the beautiful result from this co-operation.

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A history of innovations and developments in flame retardancy technology

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The history of flame retardants traces back to a theatre fire in Paris in 1786, which led to the first fire safety research. During the following centuries, innovations in fire safety \u2013 mostly on fabrics and nylon fibres – arose: ammonium sulphate treatments, water-resistant coatings, combinations of antimony oxide and chlorinated paraffin and a variety of flame retardant polymers. Flame retardant technology progressed rapidly in the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s. Brominated flame retardants started penetrating the market in the 1990s. Until now, further improvements to this exciting bromine-based technology are constantly being made.

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A book on fire safety solutions: who is it for, what is it about?

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This book shows fascinating and innovative content, using both refreshing texts and clarifying graphics. Fire safety affects all of us. That is why this book is a recommendation for flame retardant manufacturers, dealers and users, researchers and experts, as well as the general public.

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Both the risks of the chemicals in flame retardants and their benefits are analysed and discussed. The book looks for an answer for the following question: how can flame retardants meet our economic and social needs? A broad range of flame retardant related subjects are highlighted, such as the different types and applications, the flame retardancy mechanism, applications, effects, methods of evaluating performances and fire safety standards. There is also room for discussion concerning the risk trade-off analysis between use and non-use of flame retardants. How does the damage caused by fires relate to the possible impact of these fire solutions on human health and the environment? And which trends in development are currently being designed to minimize these impacts?

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Book design by Brig (link\u00a0www.brig.be), for edito3 (www.edito3.be)

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Brominated flame retardants make up the largest commercial use of bromine. Visit our website to read more about BSEF\u2019s vision on bromine as a flame retardant. Read more in our article on the evolution of flame retardants towards brominated polymers. Or have a look at our blog on BSEF supporting the 2nd Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering.

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What are your thoughts on the evolutions in flame retardants, and on our growing need of them due to modern life trends?

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Do not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation.

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Introduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire, Masaru Kitano

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\n", "content_text": "A MASARU KITANO AND BSEF CO-OPERATION\u00a0\nPeople often get surprised by natural disasters such as earthquakes and thunders. A lot of these tragedies are unavoidable. Wildfire is an example of those uncontrollable catastrophes. But a lot of other fire causes like careless accidents with cigarettes, bonfires and gas stoves could be prevented by taking certain precautions. Just being more alert does not suffice to enlarge our safety. No matter how much you anticipate, machines may still fail and humans keep being receptive for errors. Fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, evacuation routes and fire drills are important tools and aids in case of fire. But how can we avoid or delay fires and their tragic results? Flame retardancy science is the solution to minimize the social damage caused by fires. This science researches how non-combustible/flame-retardant materials save lives and properties. \n \n\nProfessor Kitano and The International Bromine Council join forces\nFire clearly has an enormous impact on our society. That is why Masaru Kitano (Professor of the Shukutoku University in Japan) brought together his experiences, thoughts and views on fire safety and flame retardancy science. BSEF now translated Kitano\u2019s original Japanese publication from October 2016 into English. The book \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire\u201d (published in October 2017 by Osamu Odajima) is the beautiful result from this co-operation.\n \n\nA history of innovations and developments in flame retardancy technology\nThe history of flame retardants traces back to a theatre fire in Paris in 1786, which led to the first fire safety research. During the following centuries, innovations in fire safety \u2013 mostly on fabrics and nylon fibres – arose: ammonium sulphate treatments, water-resistant coatings, combinations of antimony oxide and chlorinated paraffin and a variety of flame retardant polymers. Flame retardant technology progressed rapidly in the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s. Brominated flame retardants started penetrating the market in the 1990s. Until now, further improvements to this exciting bromine-based technology are constantly being made.\n\n\n \nA book on fire safety solutions: who is it for, what is it about?\nThis book shows fascinating and innovative content, using both refreshing texts and clarifying graphics. Fire safety affects all of us. That is why this book is a recommendation for flame retardant manufacturers, dealers and users, researchers and experts, as well as the general public.\nBoth the risks of the chemicals in flame retardants and their benefits are analysed and discussed. The book looks for an answer for the following question: how can flame retardants meet our economic and social needs? A broad range of flame retardant related subjects are highlighted, such as the different types and applications, the flame retardancy mechanism, applications, effects, methods of evaluating performances and fire safety standards. There is also room for discussion concerning the risk trade-off analysis between use and non-use of flame retardants. How does the damage caused by fires relate to the possible impact of these fire solutions on human health and the environment? And which trends in development are currently being designed to minimize these impacts?\n\nBook design by Brig (link\u00a0www.brig.be), for edito3 (www.edito3.be)\n \nBrominated flame retardants make up the largest commercial use of bromine. Visit our website to read more about BSEF\u2019s vision on bromine as a flame retardant. Read more in our article on the evolution of flame retardants towards brominated polymers. Or have a look at our blog on BSEF supporting the 2nd Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering.\n \n \n\nWhat are your thoughts on the evolutions in flame retardants, and on our growing need of them due to modern life trends?\nDo not hesitate to share this article, to give your opinion and to start the conversation. \n \n \nSOURCES\nIntroduction to flame retardancy \u2013 Protect your life and property from fire, Masaru Kitano\nThe post \u201cIntroduction to flame retardancy\u201d: the book appeared first on Let's talk bromine.", "date_published": "2017-12-07T07:57:01+00:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T15:45:50+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/2017/12/1-Flame-retardancy-flame-retardants-bromine-bsef-2.jpg", "tags": [ "book", "bromine", "bsef", "Fire retardancy", "flame retardants", "masaru kitano" ] } ] }