Abstract: Flame retardant coating formulation in the form of an aqueous dispersion comprising a binder, particles of a brominated polymeric flame retardant; and particles of at least one of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum trihydrate, wherein the aqueous dispersion is substantially free of antimony oxide. A process for preparing the formulation and a method of reducing the flammability of wood and wood products by coating them with the formulation are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided herein a flame-retarded polyolefin composition comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin, an inorganic flame retardant filler and a metal phosphonate or metal phosphinate synergist of the general formula (A): where Me is a metal, R1 and R2 are the same or different linear or branched or cyclic alkyls having up to 6 carbon atoms, or benzyl, n is a metal valency and can be, 1, 2, 3 or 4, x is 1 for metal phosphonates and x is 0 for metal phosphinates. There is also provided a method for making a flame-retarded polyolefin composition comprising contacting at least one thermoplastic polyolefin polymer with at least one inorganic flame retardant filler and at least one metal phosphonate or metal phosphinate synergist and heating the mixture to above the melting temperature of the thermoplastic polyolefin.

Abstract: There is provided herein a flame retarded polyolefin composition comprising a thermoplastic polyolefin polymer, an inorganic flame retardant and a synergist comprising a metal phosphonate represented by the formula: There is also provided a method for making a flame retarded polyolefin composition comprising contacting at least one thermoplastic polyolefin polymer with at least one inorganic flame retardant and at least one metal phosphonate and heating the mixture of thermoplastic polyolefin polymer, at least one inorganic flame retardant and at least one metal phosphonate above the melting temperature of the thermoplastic polyolefin polymer.

Abstract: There is provided herein a polyolefin polymer composition comprising a polyolefin polymer and a metal salt of alkyl alkylphosphonic acid of general formula (I) where X is a metal and R1 and R2 are the same or different linear or branched alkyls containing from one to about twelve carbon atoms, n is equal to the valency of the metal X which is in the range of from 1 to 4. There is also provided a method for making a polyolefin polymer composition comprising contacting at least one polyolefin polymer with at least one metal salt of alkyl alkylphosphonic acid and heating the mixture of polyolefin polymer and at least one metal salt of alkyl alkylphosphonic acid to above the melting temperature of the polyolefin polymer.

Abstract: There is provided herein a polyolefin composition comprising a polyolefin and a flame retardant effective amount of a solid phosphate ester of the general formula (1): wherein n has an average value of from about 1.0 to about 2.0 and X is a divalent arylene moiety bonded to both of the oxygen atoms of any one of hydroquinone, resorcinol, 4,4?-biphenol, bisphenol S, or bisphenol F, and wherein the phosphate ester is in the absence of halogen. There is also provided a method of making the polyolefin composition. This fire retardant polyolefin composition is particularly useful in polypropylene fiber and films and foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free or substantially halogen-free flame-retardant composition comprising a blend of (i) at least one of each highly charring polymer (ii) at least one low volatility phosphate ester, and (iii) at least one compound which splits off a high volatility phosphorus-containing fragment. The invention also relates to a flame retarded thermoplastic composition wherein the flame retardant composition is blended with at least one thermoplastic resin (iv), preferable a polystyrene resin. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a flame retardant composition and a thermoplastic composition containing the same.

Abstract: A flame retarded thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a mixture of metal salts of dialkylphosphinic and monoalkylphosphinic acid providing improved flame retardant performance and better processability compared to a similar composition containing only a salt of dialkylphosphinic acid.

Abstract: A flame retarded thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a metal salt of phosphinic acid possessing a desired degree of volatility.

Abstract: A flame retarded thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a mixture of metal salts of dialkylphosphinic and monoalkylphosphinic acid providing improved flame retardant performance and better processability compared to a similar composition containing only a salt of dialkylphosphinic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a halogen-free or substantially halogen-free flame-retardant composition comprising a blend of (i) at least one of each highly charring polymer (ii) at least one low volatility phosphate ester, and (iii) at least one compound which splits off a high volatility phosphorus-containing fragment. The invention also relates to a flame retarded thermoplastic composition wherein the flame retardant composition is blended with at least one thermoplastic resin (iv), preferable a polystyrene resin. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a flame retardant composition and a thermoplastic composition containing the same.

Abstract: A flame retarded thermoplastic polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a metal salt of phosphinic acid possessing a desired degree of volatility.

Abstract: A fire retardant thermoplastic polyester comprising a phosphorus containing additive and a high charring polymer containing benzene rings in its main polymer backbone and that has a softening point of no less than about 120° C. exhibits improved fire resistance and no plate out of fire retardant additive during aging.

Abstract: The present invention is a flame retardant polyketone polymer composition which comprises: (a) a bicyclic phosphorus flame retardant compound, such as one containing one or more pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol moieties, as exemplified by bis(pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol) carbonate; (b) an intumescent flame retardant compound containing nitrogen and phosphorus, such as melamine phosphate; and (c), optionally, a monophosphate ester compound to enhance the compatibility of the composition in the polymer substrate, such as a liquid aryl-group containing phosphate ester compound or melamine phosphate, and the monophosphate ester compound is triphenyl phosphate.

Abstract: Flame retarded and stabilized polyester composition contain: (a) a polyester resin derived from a cyclohexanemethanol and a carbocyclic acid; (b) a polyphosphate containing a bridging unit between the phosphate moieties therein which is derived from an arylene-containing diol; and (c) a stabilizer which is either:(i) a combination of a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate and an epichlorohydrin-bisphenol A reaction product; or(ii) a combination of an ester of a hindered phenol and oxidized polyethylene; when the arylene-containing diol is a monoarylene-containing diol, such as resorcinol or hydroquinone; or(iii) a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate; or(iv) a phenolic oxamide antioxidant; or(v) combination of a hindered phenol-substituted isocyanurate and an epichlorohydrin-bisphenol A reaction product; or(vi) combination of an ester of a hindered phenol and oxidized polyethylene;when the arylene-containing diol is a biarylene-containing diol with an alkylene bridging group between the two arylene gr

Abstract: Coated fabrics, for example, are disclosed comprising an open weave substrate (e.g., of polyester resin) coated with an adhesion promoting film comprising a vinyl chloride polymer and a carbon monoxide-propylene copolymer (e.g., having a molecular weight of from about 400 to about 1,000).