Researchers in the United States are calling for a change to the US building codes, following a study showing that the mandatory flame retardants routinely added to foam insulation are not only ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Last year, Gov. Jerry Brown directed state agencies to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions through a green building action plan to “shrink the state’s environmental footprint.” The order ...

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 ...

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