The generation and application of relevant and reliable data must be the foundation for transparent and objective evaluations of flame retardant chemistries.
A core focus of the North American Flame Retardant Alliance’s (NAFRA) activities is the support of innovative research to enhance the scientific understanding of flame retardant chemistries. This research is shared with various audiences (e.g., industry, academia, governmental agencies, and the public) through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at scientific meetings and symposia. Below is an overview of NAFRA’s research areas and projects.
I. Fire Science and Flame Retardant Efficacy Research
Science activities are focused on improving understanding of the factors associated with fire propagation and the role flame retardant chemistries play in slowing or retarding fires.
- Evaluation of Combustion Characteristics of Flat Panel Televisions With and Without Fire Retardants in Casing
- Evaluation of Fire Safety Standards Impacts on Fire, Smoke Toxicity, and Escape Time
- Evaluation of Flame Retardant (FR) and Non-FR Materials on Fire and Smoke Toxicity of Furniture
- Evaluation of Low Energy Ignition Sources Role in Fire Safety
II. Human Health and Ecological Research
Science activities are focused on improving understanding of how flame retardant chemistries can interact or potentially impact human health or the environment.
- Development of Biomonitoring Equivalents (BE) for Tetrabromobisphenol A
- Calculating a No‐Significant‐Risk‐Level for Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
- Evaluation of Human Relevance of Effects from Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Observed in Chronic Animal Study
- Development of a Margin of Exposure and Safe Exposure Concentration for Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
- Evaluation of Potential of Adverse Effects from Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Exposure in Animals
- Mode of Action Assessment of Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Exposure in Animal Studies
- Evaluation of Biotransformation of Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) in anaerobic digester sludge, soils, and freshwater sediments
- Evaluation of the Implications of Available Toxicology and Exposure Information for Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) for Risk Assessment
- Evaluation of Bioconcentration Factors
