New additions to the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) product range called Elexar from Teknor Apex Co. (Pawtucket, RI) meet stringent UL criteria for fire retardance. Available in hardnesses from 56-90 ...

The composite prepreg producer, GMS Composites, has developed a high performance flame retardant (FR) epoxy prepreg with increased toughness and shorter gel time, which passes the UL94 V0 flammability ...

ADEKA's flame retardant Verified to have less smoke density and CO emissions under flaming conditions TOKYO, June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a global safety science organization, has issued the ...

ROMULUS, Mich.—APS Elastomers' Zythane 7000 series of non-halogen flame retardant TPU received the top UL Flame rating of V-0. The rating, which includes Zythane 7075AW, 7085AF and 7085AW, tops ...

The Empa Innovation Award 2016 went to chemist Sabyasachi Gaan and his team. The researchers were recognized for the development of new, non-toxic and environmentally friendly fireproofing agents for ...

BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ETCO Incorporated has introduced flame-retardant, fully insulated electric ...

Molded from impact-resistant ABS plastic, the DC-85 enclosure measures 8.25 (l) by 5.00 (w) by 4.00 (d) in. It incorporates 16 mounting bosses—eight internally in the base and eight in the case. Other ...

Foam-padded furniture containing flame retardants burns almost as fast as identical furniture without these chemicals, officials of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Underwriters ...

Fire safety remains a pressing challenge as highly flammable polymers are increasingly used in buildings, vehicles, and consumer goods. Traditional flame retardants, while effective, often rely on ...

The debate over fire retardant chemicals has flared up again, prompted by a new investigative series in the Chicago Tribune. The newspaper investigated a decades-long campaign created jointly by the ...