Flexible polyurethane foam. II. Fire retardation by tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate part A. Examination of the vapor phase (the flame)

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 68; no. 2; pp. 217 - 229
• Main Authors: Ravey, M., Keidar, I., Weil, Edward D., Pearce, Eli M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York John Wiley & Sons, Inc 11.04.1998; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Compounding ingredients; Exact sciences and technology; Fireproof agents; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; Performance evaluation; Vapor phase; Chlorine Organic compounds; Polyurethane; Foam(plastics); Organic phosphate; Flame retardant; Adjuvant; Experimental study; Mechanism of action; Degradation product

A flexible polyurethane foam fire‐retarded with 7.8% tris (1,3‐dichloro‐2‐propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) was found to lose by volatilization 80% of this material at 200°C, a temperature at which there is as yet little decomposition of the foam. It is therefore to be expected that when this foam burns, mo...