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Guidance on using the brominated flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether (Deca-BDE) for responding to chemical incidents.
The aim of this study was to present an overview of the use of flame-retardant substances in the UK.
Outlines MCA Approval Procedures for fire retardant treatment of various items, covers and components onboard vessels certificated under the Large Commercial Yacht Code.
Request for feedback on potential issues on the process and health and safety aspects of fire retardant treatments for fabrics and testing on large commercial yachts
An independent research report.
We are seeking views on a proposed new approach to the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture and furnishings.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Product recall for cushion covers for multiple garden furniture products sold by Aldi due to the deterioration of their fire-retardant effectiveness.
An explanation of the rationale used to prioritise substances for potential regulatory action under UK REACH.
The report of the result of the third large scale test which shows how Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding with a fire retardant polyethylene filler with PIR foam insulation behave in a fire.
The report of the result of the fourth large scale test which shows how Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding with a fire retardant polyethylene filler with stone wool insulation behave in a fire.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
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