288 Pages
by
CRC Press
266 Pages
by
CRC Press
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There are obvious benefits in using flame-retardants, as many human lives and property are saved from fire. A large number of compounds have been identified as being used as flame-retardants. At present, knowledge of long-term effects resulting from exposure to flame retardants and their breakdown products is limited.
The aim of this volume in the book series New Concepts in Polymer Science is... Read more
Chapter 1. General Concepts of Polymer Combustion Chapter 2. General Methods for the Estimation of Polymer Flammability Chapter 3. Polymer Flame Retardants Chapter 4. Polyhalogenated Flame Retardants and Dioxins Chapter 5. New Types of Ecologically Friendly Flame Retardants
Biography
Gennady E. Zaikov, S.M.Lomakin
'For those looking for an introduction and update in regard to polymer flame retardancy, this book can be useful. [...] There are over 400 references and an excellent listing of flame retardants, suppliers and trade names. [...] It is also recommended as another useful resource for libraries or particular groups involved with polymer flame retardant approaches.' Eli M. Pearce (New York), Polymer News, 2004
