A brief review on fire retardants for polymeric foams

J. Q. Wang; Wan Ki Chow

doi:10.1002/app.21758

A brief review on fire retardants for polymeric foams

J. Q. Wang, Wan Ki Chow

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Abstract

Fire retardants are briefly reviewed with reference to commonly available polymeric foams. Both physical and chemical aspects of intumescent fire retardants are summarized. New products based on nanocomposites are introduced as well.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	366-376
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Volume	97
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/app.21758
Publication status	Published - 5 Jul 2005

Keywords

Flame retardance
Foam extrusion
Intumescence
Nanocomposites
Plastics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Polymers and Plastics
Materials Chemistry

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