Pinfa-NA to Offer Two Important Programs on Flame Retardants and Fire Safety
Apr 19, 2021
CALIFON, N.J., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association North America (Pinfa-NA) is pleased to announce programs dedicated to the importance of flame, smoke and toxicity in transportation and a workshop on flame retardant basics with detailed instruction on formulation, FR Test Videos and more. Both programs are designed to offer attendees current information and helpful tips they can bring to their respective jobs.
The first session, "Meeting Flame, Smoke and Toxicity Requirements in Transportation Composites" is co-sponsored by SAMPE during the SAMPE virtual technology series. This session concerning advanced materials on fire, smoke, toxicity (FST) will focus on transportation with an emphasis on aviation. The session features speakers from FAA, Boeing, Safran Cabin, UL and Southwest Research.
"We are so pleased that the program with SAMPE on FST has been scheduled at a time when things are beginning to return to normal for North American aviation," said Maggie Baumann, Vice-chair of Pinfa NA and moderator of the session. "The topic is extremely important as we improve the energy efficiency and safety of air travel."
More Information:
Format: Virtual
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 12:15 PM - 2:45 PM (EDT)
Link: https://www.nasampe.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1496426&group=
Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant (NHFR) Workshop Series
The second major announcement for us is the inaugural Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant (NHFR) workshop series where Pinfa-NA offers insight and knowledge to help with formulating materials for fire safety. This is something that we have recognized is needed in North America and are pleased to be able to offer the program with SPE as our Co-sponsor.
The four-part workshop series is designed to provide detailed instruction in Flame Retardant Basics and FR Test Videos, NHFRs for Thermoplastics, TPE/Thermoset and Emerging NHFRs.
The course is led by instructors with decades of industrial experience in formulating and compounding and company leaders with real experience in commercializing NHFR formulations and technologies. The four programs will:
- Provide an overview of the regulatory environment and the need for FR additives
- Learn about flame retardant mechanisms, ingredients and testing
- Understand how Formulators design systems to meet application needs
- View actual flammability test videos and explain what they are measuring
- Get insight into new NHFR technology developments
- Learn how sustainability is affecting the choice of NHFR Technology
Roger Avakian (Avakian Polychem Consulting, member of Pinfa NA and organizer of the program), remarks "The upcoming series of webinars in June will be of great value to a broad audience: newcomers to the field and also seasoned practitioners. We will have speakers/panelists with many years of practical experience who will not only assist in teaching the courses but will also share their tips and suggested best practices"
The virtual program also offers flexibility – you can attend any or all four webinars. Access to the program will be available after the event for those who are registered.
More Information:
Format: Virtual
Date and Time: June 2021, June 1 ● June 8 ● June 15 ● June 21
Link: https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=6482
About Pinfa-NA: (www.pinfa-na.org)
Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association North America) is a non-profit trade organization that brings together manufacturers of flame-retardants plastics, major end users and regulatory organizations for the advancement of green FR technologies.
Media Contact:
Debbie Wagner
908-832-2207
[email protected]
SOURCE Pinfa-NA
More News
ICC urged to limit questioning time for traumatized witness in Rodrigo Duterte case
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - As the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III decides which witness testimonies to admit in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte, the victims" legal representatives are urging judges to limit the questioning time for one witness to protect her psychological well-being.
Sandiganbayan airs concerns after inspecting BJMP facility
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has raised concern about the inadequacy of closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera surveillance system inside the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) following claims that former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez could leave the facility. In an eight-page order dated Tuesday, the court noted a Facebook
PCSO lotto results Nov. 10: ₱512.21M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱512.21 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draw on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. According to the PCSO, no ticket matched the winning combination of 56-41-37-23-18-14, leaving the game’s top prize without a winner. The Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot of ₱97.4 million also
Marcos makes final walkthrough of Asean Summit venues
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday conducted a final walkthrough at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. The walkthrough was aimed at ensuring that the facilities are ready for the arrival of leaders from 11 Asean member
La Union town breaks ground on 1st Ligtas Pinoy Center in Ilocos Region
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Residents of Bagulin, La Union, who are forced to flee rising floodwaters and landslides during the rainy and typhoon seasons, will soon have a safer refuge as the municipality broke ground on Tuesday (Nov. 10) for the first Ligtas Pinoy Center (LPC) in the Ilocos Region in Barangay Suyo. Construction is expected
LTFRB summons taxi operator for overcharging complaint
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday summoned the operator of a taxi accused of overcharging a senior citizen passenger traveling from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). In a statement, the LTFRB said it had issued a show-cause order directing the taxi operator to explain in writing why
DBP extends P5.39M for Tarlac reforestation, flood mitigation projects
SAN JOSE, Tarlac—State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Provincial Government of Tarlac recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the former donating P5.39 million to jump-start reforestation activities in San Jose, Tarlac and mitigate local flooding risks. Under the DBP Forest Program (DFP), the bank’s funding empowers the local government to plant
Defense witness admits being ‘partner in name’ at accounting firm
MANILA, Philippine – Davao City accountant, Vingelin Bajan, admitted before the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday that she was only a “partner in name” at an accounting firm linked to companies of Vice President Sara Duterte and her spouse, Atty. Manases Carpio. Bajan was called to the witness stand by the defense team during the
Ridon understands evasive witnesses: Jobs, lives at stake back in Davao
MANILA, Philippines — Many may be irritated with the demeanor of the witnesses presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers as they appear to be evasive, but public prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon understands why they had to do that — as jobs and lives are at stake back home. In a
No mining exploration permit issued in Limay, Bataan, mayor says
LIMAY, Bataan — The municipal government has not issued a permit to any mining company to conduct mineral exploration operations, Mayor Richie Jason David asserted on Tuesday. David said he is not opposed to economic development but expressed concern over the possible impact of a mining exploration project on about 2,000 Aetas who could lose
Prosecution notes discrepancies in testimony on VP Duterte’s properties
MANILA, Philippines — The testimonies of the witnesses presented by the defense lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte showed discrepancies that suggest that certain properties were not declared in her statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs). Former Rep. Ace Barbers, House prosecution adviser and spokesperson, pointed this out on Tuesday. He noted that
Maritime security beyond disputes explored in Australia media fellowship
CANBERRA, Australia — Emerging maritime security issues, ranging from strategic competition and territorial disputes to cybersecurity and threats to undersea infrastructure, were key topics examined by 13 journalists from Southeast Asia during a weeklong fellowship in Australia. Two Philippine Daily Inquirer correspondents, Joanna Rose Aglibot of Zambales and Geraldford Ticke of Palawan, joined journalists from
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.