A phosphoric acid and urea-based PIN compound provided an effective PIN FR for the cellulose-derived fibre lyocell. Lyocell is a lightweight, soft, wrinkle-resistant fibre produced by processing cellulose fibres from wood or bamboo, but it is highly flammable. A novel...
A silicone elastomer with modified ATH provides fire safety for furniture and retains aesthetic and mechanical performance. The backcoating was prepared by mixing 35% silicone elastomer base (Dow) and Pt-catalyst (for cross-linking) with 65% vinyl-silane modified ATH...
Caseins are natural phosphorus-rich proteins, making up around 80% of milk protein. Casein was hydrolysed using acid, to give free amino groups, then reacted with phosphonic acid, formaldehyde and urea, to give a phosphorus – nitrogen bio-based PIN FR. Cotton fabric...
Underwriters Laboratories expert says US fire deaths are increasing with changing design and content of homes. Steve Kerber, VP Research at UL and Director of the UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, shares research that shows that fire remains an important problem...
US CPSC issues recalls for > 1000 rugs, of several types, sold on Amazon, which fail to meet federal fire safety requirements. CPSC (the US Consumer Product Safety Commission) indicates that the rugs pose a fire hazard. US federal law requires carpets and rugs to...
