Solutions Database

Solutions Database

This database compiles companies, research institutions, and other solution providers from across the world who can provide the technical expertise to help your city develop more sustainably. Oftentimes cities may wish to carry out sustainable projects, but lack specific knowledge or capacity. The listed solution providers have experience in supporting cities and regions to achieve their sustainability goals.

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Solution Information

Solution Title

Mitigation of environmental impact caused by Flame Retardant textile finishing chemicals

Solution Title (in English)

Sectors

Chemicals, Textiles

Markets

Chemical industry, Textile industry

Description

The main objective of the LIFE-FLAREX project is to promote the use of safer alternative flame retardants (FRs) in order to mitigate the environmental and health impacts caused by toxic compounds in FRs containing bromine, formaldehyde and antimony in textile finishing products. To this aim, the project plans to apply the substitution principle to FR chemicals listed on the REACH Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) and Candidate lists. It will identify potential substitute chemicals, both on the basis of the state of the art and by contacting R&D stakeholders. The project will test potential alternatives in six pilots at pre-industrial and industrial textile mills. Their technical, environmental and economic performance will be evaluated in order to assess the feasibility of suitable chemicals for replacing conventional FRs in the home textile sector on an industrial scale.
SDGs and Topics

Sustainable Development Goals

Topics

Air quality
Water, waste management and sanitation
Solution Provider

Provider Name

AEI TÈXTILS

Legal Form

Size (Employees)

Address

Parc Audiovisual de Catalunya - Carretera BV-

City

Barcellona

Country

Spain

Telephone

Email

adetrell@textils.cat
Additional Information

Corporate Social Responsibility

Management System Certifications

Research and Development Activities

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