Cellulose insulation has been around since the 1970s, although it has become more popular in recent years, as green buildings now play a larger role in our society. Cellulose insulation includes more ...

Dow Global Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW), Tuesday announced the invention and development of a new, high molecular weight brominated Polymeric Flame ...

Polystyrene foam insulation contains flame retardants to comply with European fire performance standards for construction products. HBCD has allowed PS foam insulation to meet these standards, but is ...

TEL AVIV, Israel, December 13, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICL (NYSE: ICL) (TASE: ICL), a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced the launch of VeriQuel R100, an innovative, reactive ...

Aluminium composite material cladding with a fire-retardant polyethylene filler and phenolic foam insulation has failed fire tests conducted by BRE. The tests have also identified 22 buildings over 18 ...

The California Building Standards Commission updated state building codes to allow for the use of flame retardant-free foam building insulation in below-grade applications. The change will permit foam ...

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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is taking steps to require retrofitting in-service aircraft with more fire-resistant thermal-acoustic insulation. The move, outlined in a proposed rule ...