Fire and smoke retardants
Abstract
Despite a reduction in Federal regulatory activity, research concerned with flame retardancy and smoke suppression in the private sector appears to be increasing. This trend seem related to the increased utilization of plastics for end uses which traditionally have employed metal or wood products. As a result, new markets have appeared for thermally stable and fire resistance thermoplastic materials, and this in turn has spurred research and development activity. In addition, public awareness of the dangers associated with fire has increased as a result of several highly publicized hotel and restaurant fires within the past two years. The consumers recognition of flammability characteristics as important materials property considerations has increased. The current status of fire and smoke retardant chemistry and research are summarized.
- Publication:
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Building Research Inst. Proc. of the 6th Joint Panel Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982bri..meet...23D
- Keywords:
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- Flame Retardants;
- Pyrolysis;
- Smoke;
- Thermoplastic Resins;
- Flame Propagation;
- Flammability;
- Fourier Transformation;
- Ignition;
- Measuring Instruments;
- Spectrometers;
- Thermal Stability;
- Engineering (General)