Paul, I think I have a data sheet which shows all the materials released during burning of FR4. These materials differ depending on the temperature. I'd be happy to send a copy (only got a hard version, so would need to fax it. Send me your fax number to the following: [log in to unmask]) regards, ....and chuck another prawn on the barbie for me (you can swap your summer with my winter anytime!) Colin William Paul Klasek wrote: > Could you fellows enlighten me on toxicity of this additives please , > and what goes into "standard" FR4 ? > > Debate circulates about what harm can charring board do in a ventilator : > With or without retardant : > How far is the standard glass laminate prone to ignition/combustion/char and > > what would be the effects of toxins generated ? > > Thanks a lot > > Paul Klasek > http://www.resmed.com > > ############################################################## > TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c > ############################################################## > To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in > the body: > To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> > To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET > ############################################################## > Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional > information. > If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or > 847-509-9700 ext.5365 > ############################################################## ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5365 ##############################################################