Flammability in Textiles and Polymers (Day 1)

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Recorded June 16, 2021 (Day 1)

Bert Truesdale with TenCate Protective Fabrics is the moderator for this two-day Flammability in Textiles and Polymers Digital Lab. This virtual event features industry leaders and academic experts discussing a variety of topics including innovation, research, technology, sustainability, and challenges in the world of FR and flammability. Day one topics and speakers include: 

• Fire Chemistry and the Science of Flame-Resistant Fabrics-Drew Child, Milliken & Company
• Examining the Role of Full and Bench-Scale Tests for Evaluating the Flammability and Thermal Protective Performance of FR Work Wear-Roger Barker, NC State University, TPACC
• A Review of Regulations on Textile Flammability and Flame Retardant Chemicals for Furniture-Alex Morgan, University of Dayton
• Introduction to ASTM International and F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment-Mary Mikolajewski, ASTM
• Development of Bench-Scale Flash Fire Cylinder/Flash Fire Hand-Brian Shiels, ArcWear