Flame-retardant polymeric foams: manufacturing, applications, and hazards. July 1984-August 1988 (Citations from the Rubber and Plastics Research Association data base). Report for July 1984-August 1988

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6844283

This bibliography contains citations concerning flame-retardant compositions and additives used in the manufacture of polymeric foams. Latex, polyurethane, polyether, silicone rubber, phenol formaldehyde, polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, PVC, and polyphenylene ether are among the foam polymers discussed relative to tests performed to evaluate the toxicity of flame retardants in smoke and during manufacturing. Applications including public transportation, furniture, automotives, medical and building materials are discussed. (This updated bibliography contains 199 citations, 17 of which are new entries to the previous edition.)

• Research Organization: National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6844283
• Report Number(s): PB-88-867460/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELASTOMERS
FIRE RESISTANCE
FOAMS
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MATERIALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
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PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
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POLYMERS
PROGRESS REPORT
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
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