Abstract: Described is a flexible, solid fire sealant produced by high shear mixing in a substantially volatile-free state and capable of being molded or extruded into a variety of shapes and used as firestops for windows, doors, dampers, shutters, and through-penetrations, the sealant containing water-insoluble intumescent mineral granules, a polymeric, halogen-free binder, and a flame retardant, wherein the sealant has a softness value from about 0.01 to about 3.75 mm and exhibits high expansion values and chars upon exposure to heat.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-aqueous, indefinitely conformable, halogen free, intumescent putty useful in an opening as a firestop material to deter the spread of fire, smoke, and vapors during a fire.

Abstract: A flexible, fire-retardant, intumescent composition comprising:a) an intumescent material;b) an effective amount of a stabilizing agent; andc) an organic binder throughout which the intumescent material and stabilizing agent are dispersed, the elastomeric binder being at least partially crosslinked, wherein the stabilizing agent consists essentially of a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds within general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 inclusive are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl groups having from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, with the provisos that:i) either both of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, or both R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkyl groups having from 1 to about 5 carbon atoms; andii) the stabilizing agent has a melting point ranging from about 105.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C.

Abstract: A fireproof, compressible, intumescent, elastomeric material useful to seal expansion joints, curtain wall gaps and penetrations in floors and walls in order to prevent the passage of flame and smoke. A seal of the material retains strength before and after exposure to fire and provides superior resistance to the impact, erosion, and cooling effects of a hose stream used to combat a fire. The composition of this compressible, fireproof material consists of elastomers, vulcanizing agents, fillers, softening agents, and an intumescent. This fireproof material may be in cellular or noncellular form with various degrees of compressibility and softness. It can be produced in sheets, molded parts, and continuous length strips. It may be vulcanized or nonvulcanized.

Abstract: A stabilizing agent and backfill composition for providing a thermally stable environment for buried electrical equipment comprising from about 90 to about 99 percent by weight soil and from about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of the stabilizing agent, which is comprised of a mixture of clay and a dispersing agent therefor, wherein the dispersing agent comprises at least about 0.25 percent by weight of the stabilizing agent.