Abstract: A method for producing a polymeric material comprises reacting a first reactant with a second reactant. The first reactant comprises anhydrous phosphorous pentoxide and the second reactant comprises an alcohol. A method for producing a polymeric salt material comprises reacting a first reactant comprising an amine with a second reactant comprising a phosphate ester.
Abstract: A method for forming a fire resistant material is disclosed. The method comprises providing a plurality of expandable beads of a polymeric material. The beads are coated with an exfoliable graphite. The exfoliable graphite is adhered to the beads with a resin having a solubility parameter of the polymeric material. The beads are thereafter caused or allowed to expand and fuse.