Fire-retardant adhesives

Historically, fire resistance has not generally been a sig- nificant requirement when specifying adhesive systems. Recent incidents, however, indicate that this may soon change. These include events outside of the formulators' arena, such as increased sensitivity to the performance of component...

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Published inAdhesives & Sealants Industry Vol. 14; no. 11; pp. 34 - 37
Main Author Petrie, Edward M
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Troy BNP Media 01.11.2007
Subjects
Additives
Adhesives
Design
Epoxy resins
Fire resistant materials
Fireproofing agents
Flame retardants
Heat
Innovations
Laws, regulations and rules
Polymers
Toxicity
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Summary:Historically, fire resistance has not generally been a sig- nificant requirement when specifying adhesive systems. Recent incidents, however, indicate that this may soon change. These include events outside of the formulators' arena, such as increased sensitivity to the performance of components in a fire, and events within the formulators' arena, such as the development of flame-resistant additives. This article examines the external events that have led to greater awareness of adhesives' performance in the event of a fire, the standards and regulations that are being imposed, and the development of new fire-resistant materials. The role that existing fire retardants play in today's environment will also be considered. Several articles and papers have been written on this subject. Less and Mouldsl published an article that reviews the overall situation and the practical benefits to be gained from recently devised materials. It serves as the basis for much of this article, and it is supplemented with new information regarding formulations and additives.
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ISSN:1070-9592
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