Abstract: A composition is disclosed for use as a conductive coating for applying to various substrates. The composition has a particulate conductive component and temperature resistant component. The temperature resistant component contains an organic-mineral compound. The molar ratio of the conductive component to the temperature resistant component is (15-45):1, and the temperature resistant component is an aqueous solution of quaternary ammonium silicate having a silicate modulus of at least 4 and containing organic radicals with at least four atoms of carbon.

Abstract: A polymeric composition having self-extinguishing properties is disclosed which is useful as both an adhesive or coating. The composition contains 9-45 weight percent of an organic polymeric component and 16-50 weight percent of quaternary ammonium silicate as a fire-retarding component. Fillers and hardening agents may also be a part of the self-extinguishing polymeric composition.