Abstract: The present invention relates to metal phosphonates, e.g., aluminum methyl methylphosphonate (AMMP), which can be used as a flame retardant in the formulations for application on a textile substrate. More specifically, the metal phosphonate-containing formulations can be used as flame retardant formulations for application on textile fabrics while substantially maintaining the desired characteristics (aesthetic or textural properties) of the textile. The present invention thus further provides for articles having these metal phosphonate formulations applied thereon, and of processes of applying them onto various textile substrates.

Abstract: Compositions are provided for alleviating or preventing discoloration, known as “scorching”, in flame-retarded flexible polyurethane foams. The anti-scorch compositions contain combinations of antioxidant agents, epoxy compounds, organic phosphites—alone or in combination with metal salts of carboxylic acids. The compositions are useful, for example, for polyurethane foams retarded with aliphatic or aromatic phosphorus-based flame retardants, or with halogen-containing flame retardants.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for alleviating or preventing discoloration in flame-retarded flexible polyurethane foams, known as “scorching”, are provided. The anti-scorch compositions contain antioxidant agents combined with at least one, and preferably with two, additional compounds selected from ?-diketone compounds, epoxy compounds, organic phosphites or phosphonites, and metal salts of carboxylic acids.