From all of us at BSEF, we would like to thank all our colleagues and stakeholders for their great collaboration and what was a wonderful year! 👏 We wish you all very happy holidays and are looking forward to working together again in 2025! 🎇 ICL Industrial Products, Albemarle Corporation, LANXESS, Tosoh Corporation, EVERKEM S.R.L., Shandong Haiwang Chemical Co., Ltd., International Antimony Association vzw Michael H., Klaus Rothenbacher, Patrick F., bernadette desobry
About us
BSEF (The International Bromine Council) is the voice of the bromine industry. We foster technologies and innovation for the changing needs of society globally. We are the international bromine production organisation. Since 1997 we have been working to foster knowledge on the uses and benefits of bromine-based solutions. We believe in science and innovation and it is through investments in research that we harness the need for robust bromine-based technologies. Our members are Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products, Chemtura and Tosoh Corporation. We commission scientific institutes and independent scientists to evaluate and carry out innovative research on bromine-based solutions while also informing stakeholders on the uses and benefits of bromine-based technologies. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BROMINE? Bromine is one element of the periodic table, its chemical symbol is Br. It is a reddish-brown liquid and is never naturally found in its elemental form but rather in inorganic compounds, also known as bromides, and in natural organo-bromine compounds. These are found in soils, salts, air, seawater and in living organisms. Around 500,000 tons of bromine are estimated to be produced annually on a worldwide basis. The largest single use of bromine is in fire safety. Since its discovery, bromine compounds have also been used for water treatment, reduction of mercury emissions, oil drilling, crop protection, energy storage and generation, production of pharmaceuticals, catalyst for plastics (PTA), rubber, photo chemistry, still used for X-rays, absorption systems for air conditioning.
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- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Flame Retardants, Reduction of Mercury Emissions, Water Treatment, Crop Production, Energy Storage, and Phamaceuticals
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Employees at BSEF
Updates
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This week marked a milestone for BSEF in its 27 year long history to serve as a best-in-class case at the 2024 Global TBT Challenge Conference in #Seoul. We thank particularly the TBT Center of South #Korea for this unique recognition of BSEF’s work. Michael H. Secretary General, & joel tenney ICL Industrial Products Director of Global Advocacy and BSEF Chairman of the Board met at this occasion with key stakeholders in South Korea. South #Korea is particularly important to our association due to its role as a major producer of electrical and electronic equipment and large automotive manufacturer. Many thanks to all those involved in the excellent discussions and BSEF looks forward to our continued collaboration in 2025 and beyond. #EEE #BFRs #FireSafety #GlobalTrade ICL Industrial Products Albemarle Corporation LANXESS
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This morning in the European Parliament, executive director, Sharon McGuinness presented the work of the European Chemicals Agency. In her address, she noted 'that chemicals are needed for a clean transition and that a clear and accessible path is needed for chemical companies to do their part.' BSEF look forward to continued collaboration with ECHA to ensure decisions on Brominated Flame Retardants are based on the latest science and knowledge, and don't impact fire safety levels. #BFRs #FireSafety #OSOA #EssentialUse #ChemicalsForACleanTransition Albemarle Corporation LANXESS ICL Industrial Products
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BSEF reposted this
Last week, I had the pleasure of moderating the BSEF event on the need for Brominated Flame Retardants (#BFRs) in modern society during the European Fire Safety Week #EuFSW 🔥 Thanks to Francesco Gattiglio, Franklyn Chidalu Okwara & Eric Guillaume for their presentations and furthering the discussion on new challenges and how to maximise escape time! 🏃♀️➡️ Togehter with over 30 others, including a strong contigent of Irish advocates ☘️, and my colleague Klaus Rothenbacher, I also had the opportunity to participate in the high-level discussion in the European Parliament on #FireSafety, in which the European Commission confirmed that in 2025 they will invest heavily in research for closing the fire safety data gap! 📝 Well done to all those at the European Fire Safety Alliance for an important and well organised week 👏 I look forward to continuing to contribute to these efforts!
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Patrick F. & Klaus Rothenbacher joined the high-level discussions in the European Parliament yesterday on #FireSafety priorities for 2024-2029 at EU level. 🔥🇪🇺 BSEF are proud supporters of the European Fire Safety Alliance and actively engage in the annual European Fire Safety Week. 🗓️ Brominated Flame Retardants play an important role in protecting citizens in the EU and worldwide, particularly now more than ever with new challenges and a growing vulnerable population. 🫂 Many thanks to Theresa Griffin for moderating the session, to the European Commission, JRC, MEPs Maria Walsh, Adam Jarubas and Seán Kelly MEP, chairs of the EuroFSA Krzysztof Biskup & Finian Joyce and all the great speakers and presenters! #BFRs #ProtectingVulnerableCommunity #eufsw24 ICL Industrial Products Albemarle Corporation LANXESS
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Head of Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs, BU Polymer Additives bei LANXESS Deutschland GmbH
Thrilled to share important actinities of ICCA to help increasing transparency on additives in plastic!
As INC-5 approaches, the world has a chance to secure a historic UN Global Plastics Agreement! ICCA is committed to supporting a transformative treaty that ends plastic pollution while accelerating a circular economy for plastics. Key resources for negotiators include: · Decision Tree to Prevent Plastic Pollution · ICCA’s Plastic Additives Database · Topic-specific factsheets, webinars, and videos · Updated policy positions and insights from Oxford Economics. Learn more about how these tools and insights can drive science-based decisions and deliver an implementable, inclusive agreement by the close of INC-5. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6Nb38vB
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The #EuFireSafetyWeek is underway and we are looking forward to co-hosting tomorrow's event on 'The importance of flame retardants in modern society'🔥 Its not too late to register here to join us in Brussels (L42) or online at 15h30 - 17h00! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCRiDAjJ BSEF and our speakers look forward to taking you on 'A journey into fire safety and brominated flame retardants' 🏘 🛋 🔌 🚋 European Fire Safety Alliance, Efectis, Modern Building Alliance, ICL Industrial Products, Albemarle Corporation, LANXESS, Tosoh Corporation, Haiwang Resources & Technology Ltd., EVERKEM S.R.L. International Antimony Association vzw
Over 450 fire safety professionals signed up to meet up during the European Fire Safety Week 2025. Join the outstanding programme featuring internationally renowned speakers, ensuring that you stay up to date with the latest developments in fire safety knowledge, data, legislation, and standards. You can register for the online webinars until the last moment. Sign up now, mark it in your agenda, and make sure you're up to date on the topics that matter to you next week. Register now https://lnkd.in/gsG2mE3
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#BSEF back in #Taiwan 🇹🇼🇹🇼 Michael H. and Klaus Rothenbacher held meetings with key stakeholders in Taipei, the world’s capital of printed circuit board production. We appreciated particularly the opportunity to speak with government representatives about the unique value proposition brominated flame retardants offer. LANXESS ICL Industrial Products Albemarle Corporation
#BSEF #Taiwan Back in Taipei meeting the government and speaking of the advantages brominated flame retardants bring to society #lanxess #icl #albemarle
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📆 Less than a month until the #EuFireSafetyWeek, and until BSEF holds their next event on 'The importance of flame retardants in modern society' on 20th November together with Pinfa, a sector group of Cefic 🔥 Register here to join us in Brussels or online! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCRiDAjJ We (Francesco Gattiglio, Eric Guillaume, Franklyn Chidalu Okwara, Patrick F.) look forward to taking you on 'A journey into fire safety and brominated flame retardants' 🏘 🛋 🔌 🚋 European Fire Safety Alliance, Efectis, Modern Building Alliance, ICL Industrial Products, Albemarle Corporation, LANXESS, Tosoh Corporation, International Antimony Association vzw, Haiwang Resources & Technology Ltd., EVERKEM S.R.L.
Join the European Fire Safety Week 2024 and register now! Together we will bridge the gaps in Fire Safety knowledge, data, legislation and standards through the exchange of the best practices within the EU member states. Don't miss these webinars and seminars! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsG2mE3 Monday 18 November 👇 Enhancing domestic fire safety How to protect our European cultural heritage Tuesday 19 November👇 Implementation of fire safety measures in the EPBD Fire Safety and Sustainability Wednesday 20 November👇 Fire-safe upholstered furniture and mattresses The importance of flame retardants in modern society Thursday 21 November👇 fire safety of BEVs in Covered Car Parks Political discussion with key policy makers in the EP Friday 22👇 Next steps to increase the use of smoke alarms domestic homes
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BSEF representatives Sander Kroon and Klaus Rothenbacher were in #Bucharest today to discuss the importance of #BFRs with the Romanian Ministry of Environment and Deputy Chair of the ECHA Management Board. 👩🔬 Brominated Flame Retardants protect products from fire, including for Romania's thriving automotive industry. 🚗 #FireSafety #ImportantChemicals #Sustainability ICL Industrial Products, Albemarle Corporation, LANXESS
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