Fire blocking systems for aircraft seat cushions [PDF]
, 1984 A configuration and method for reducing the flammability of bodies of organic materials that thermally decompose to give flammable gases comprises covering the body with a flexible matrix that catalytically cracks the flammable gases to less flammable ...
Kourtides, D. A., Parker, J. A.
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Computational modelling of structural integrity following mass loss in polymeric charred cellular solids [PDF]
, 2014 A novel computational technique is presented for embedding mass-loss due to burning into the ANSYS finite element modelling code. The approaches employ a range of computational modelling methods in order to provide more complete theoretical treatment of ...
Francis, Jonathan +3 more
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The Effect of Boron-Containing Layered Hydroxy Salt (LHS) on the Thermal Stability and Degradation Kinetics of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) [PDF]
, 2010 A boron-containing layered hydroxy salt (LHS), ZHTMDBB, was prepared and compounded with a highly flammable synthetic polymer, poly (methyl methacrylate) {PMMA}, via melt blending: the composite structure was intercalated with poor dispersion. The effect
Hossenlopp, Jeanne +2 more
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Growing Up Toxic: Chemical Exposures and Increases in Developmental Disease [PDF]
, 2011 Explains how exposure to toxic chemicals can harm health and impair development, causing premature birth, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, asthma and allergies, and/or other problems.
Elizabeth Hitchcock, Travis Madsen
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Development of a flameproof elastic elastomeric fiber [PDF]
Various flexible polyurethane structures containing halogen were synthesized from polyesters derived from aliphatic or aromatic polyols and dibasic acids.
Dawn, F. S. +4 more
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Flame-retarded Polystyrene: Investigating Chemical Interactions between Ammonium Polyphosphate and MgAl Layered Double Hydroxide [PDF]
, 2008 Potential flame retardants, MgAl-LDH and ammonium polyphosphate (APP), were added to neat polystyrene (PS) individually or in combinations at weight fractions no greater than 10%.
Kandare, Everson +3 more
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Effect of gravity on halogenated hydrocarbon flame retardant effectiveness [PDF]
Flammability limits, burning velocities, and minimum ignition energies under initially quiescent conditions were measured for stoichiometric and fuel-lean methane-, ethane-, and propane-air mixtures containing varying concentrations of Halon 1301.
Ronney, P. D.
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Study on Intumescent Flame Retarded Polystyrene Composites with Improved Flame Retardancy [PDF]
, 2010 The flame retardancy and thermal stability of ammonium polyphosphate/tripentaerythritol (APP/TPE) intumescent flame retarded polystyrene composites (PS/IFR) combined with organically-modified layered inorganic materials (montmorillonite clay and ...
Lu, Hongdian, Wilkie, Charles A.
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Flame-Retardant Mechanism and Mechanical Properties of Wet-Spun Poly(acrylonitrile-co-vinylidene chloride) Fibers with Antimony Trioxide and Zinc Hydroxystannate. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2020 Kim JS, Song JE, Lim D, Ahn H, Jeong W.
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Synergistic Effects of Black Phosphorus/Boron Nitride Nanosheets on Enhancing the Flame-Retardant Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane and Its Flame-Retardant Mechanism. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2020 Yin S, Ren X, Lian P, Zhu Y, Mei Y.
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