Flame retardant polymer aspects of design

✍ Scribed by Peter J Allender

• Book ID: 104313957
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1987
• Weight: 690 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0261-3069
• DOI: 10.1016/s0261-3069(87)90126-9

✦ Synopsis

The nature of combustion and a review of the mechanism of polymer ignition are given followed by an historical background to flame-retardants. Some common agents and their mechanism are described. The main ignition and flammability tests are outlined together with some data. Many examples from transport applications of polymers are quoted. A brief survey is also included of the hazards produced by smoke and toxic fire gases. Current official regulations are examined with the importance of rapid escape of people from a fire being emphasised.