Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for mineralising carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide gases, which comprises a mixture of magnesium (between 1 and 25%), iron (between 1 and 23%), calcium monoxide (between 1 and 25%), titanium dioxide (between 0.1 and 11%) and silicon dioxide (between 16 and 75%), with a particle diameter between 100 nm and 4000 ?m. The composition causes the mineralisation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and of the gaseous chemical compounds known as “nitrogen oxides” (NOx) in the atmosphere. This composition can be added or mixed as an additive in paints, dyes, resins and elastic polymers (gum and natural rubber) in parts with wear, and for any type of covering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved curable binder compositions comprising cellulose hydrolysate sugars and an inorganic ammonia salt, products making use thereof and a process for making such products. The invention binders show improved bond strength under dry and wet conditions.

Abstract: Aqueous intumescent coating compositions which include a non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of 9 to 20, and substrates coated with the coating composition are disclosed. Inclusion of the non-ionic surfactant in the coating compositions is found to reduce char cracking and improve the mechanical strength, cell size, and cell density for intumescent chars formed when coatings deposited from the coating compositions are exposed to open flame and/or elevated temperatures, as compared to the same coatings lacking the non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: A modified bitumen consisting of a polyurethane wherein the polyisocyanate or polyisocyanate-dominated polyurethane prepolymer (or prepolymers) is first reacted with the bitumen to take advantage of the bitumen's hydroxyl and amine functionality and form an isocyanate-bitumen adduct to form a weatherproofing product.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to polyurethane and polyureaurethane based putty compositions which harden into a fully cured solid form at room temperature and body temperature and are suitable for use as a bone cement, bone substitute, hard tissue adhesive, or bone hemostatic agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous-based fire inhibitor formulation comprising potassium salts and high nitrogen-based constituents encapsulated with a binder. The formulation contains no halogenated or toxic materials and is considered safe around adult humans and animals. The solvent is water-based and the dry state of the formulation emits virtually zero volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbable polyurethane compositions suitable for use in bone repair or reconstruction. The present invention relates to the field of polyurethane-based cements, and putties for use in bone hemostasis, repair and reconstruction. The putty compositions may comprise a mixture of two or more individual putties formed through mixing of one or more reactive components and one or more additive (filler) components. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the putty compositions in medical applications to repair gaps or fractures, or to aid in tissue growth or adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a three-step method for an aqua based chemical composition for flame retardation. The composition comprises: Sodium Borate, Boric Acid, Guanylurea Phosphate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Magnesium Chloride, and Sodium Silicate. The referenced salts are dissolved in distilled water, and the resultant flame retarding solution is coated on substrate surfaces to be protected against flame retardation. The flame retarding composition solution from step-1 alone may be used on non-prepared substrate surfaces. The flame retarding composition solution fully satisfies the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.853(a) vertical burn test, and Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.853(d) heat release test. The utility of the present invention extends to numerous commercial and non-commercial applications.

Abstract: The invention provides a calcium sulphate-based product comprising a phosphate as additive for increased fire resistance. Particularly preferred phosphate additives may be those containing aluminium or ammonium ions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame resistant paper product and a method for manufacturing a flame resistant paper product. In an embodiment the invention is a paper product comprising a paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface and a flame retardant composition, wherein the first surface is smoother than the second surface. In another embodiment, the invention is a method for forming a flame resistant paper product comprising applying a flame retardant composition to a web of fibers having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is smoother than the second surface by at least about 70 SSU according to TAPPI T538.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for fire-protection agents for materials, to a method for treating materials for protection against fire, and to the use of the compositions as fire-protection agents. More precisely, the invention relates to compositions for a fire-protection agent, such as a fire-protection paint, for materials, characterized in that ceramizing additives and volume-builders are contained as ingredients.

Abstract: A product to render flame- and fireproof surfaces and materials and inhibit the spread of fire on objects of various and diverse chemical nature and affinity, using non-toxic and non-carcinogenic basic fire and flame retardant intumescent mixtures with wide ranging chemical affinity, prepared in stable colloidal dispersion. The intumescent base comprises a colloidal solvent in which a source of phosphoric acid, a charring agent and a blowing agent are dissolved and dispersed. Intumescent mixtures are produced adding to said base flame spread reduction materials, thermal resistance enhancers, thermal transmission reduction and refractory, elasticity, water resistant materials and combinations thereof. Bipolar chemicals are also added to change the chemical affinity. Products are applicable on household, professional and industrial materials and objects, natural, synthetic and metallic.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fire-resistant ground cover and a composition and method for treating cellulosic material such as biomass, wood and organic mulch to increase its resistance to flame to provide a fire-resistant ground cover material.

Abstract: A flame retardant for wood application characterized as a fire retardant made of phosphorus ammonium polyphosphate, with the chemical formula (NH4) n+2PnO3n+1, that can be used in watery and not-watery applications, in flame retardant inks and latex inks, applied during ink's formularization, and later applied, through the coating process in the phase of finishing of the construction, where the coating can be applied by brush, coil, airless pistol or other conventional means, and based on its easy application it can be used in new construction and in building rehabilitation.

Abstract: A fire retardant material comprising both ammonium polyphosphate particles microencapsulated within a melamine or melamine-based resin and melamine-based particles retained in a base material. The material may be applied to a textile article or incorporated into an article during formation thereof.

Abstract: Fire retardant compositions containing an extract of African Oil Palm fruit, methods of preparing such compositions, and their use in imparting fire resistance to objects are disclosed.

Abstract: A surface coating includes fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents dispersed throughout an essentially non-toxic, water-based adhesive binder. The coating comprises a mixture of chemical compounds where each constituent falls into one of six functional groups, being: 1) catalyst/initiator; 2) expandable graphite; 3) carbonific, or source of carbon which additionally forms water; 4) blowing agent (a source of non-flammable gases); 5) cement; and, 6) ceramic.

Abstract: A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorbed fire retardant chemicals are recovered and re-used on subsequent batches of fibers. Recovery can be achieved by directing the non-absorbed fire retardant composition into a second dye machine containing additional fibers, or by extracting the fire retardant composition by centrifugation or other means, or by a combination of the two processes. The process is environmentally friendly, and allows for higher throughput on impregnating fibers with fire retardant chemicals.

Abstract: A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added to a curable or hardenable resin, forms a mixture where the additive powder is about 20-30%, by weight, of the mixture. The resin can be styrenic, olefinic, acrylic, cellulosic, polyester, or polyamide such as are are commonly used in the manufacture of fiberglass reinforced structures and moldable plastics.

Abstract: Fire retardant composition includes an ammonium phosphate substance, which is in contact with a carbonific, for example, glucose, and a nitrogenous spumific, for example, urea. A polysaccharide and/or a nonionic alkylpolyglycoside surfactant may be present. The composition may be in the form of a clear, aqueous liquid.

Abstract: Fire retardant composition has a mold inhibitor. The composition can embrace a mixture of a substantially neutral ammonium phosphate salt in combination with an active hydrogen-containing nitrogenous organic compound spumific, e.g., urea, and with a hydroxyl-containing carbonific, e.g., a polyol, and further with the mold inhibitor. Such a composition can be made by contacting a phosphoric acid with ammonia to form the ammonium phosphate, contacting the ammonium phosphate with the spumific, the carbonific, and the mold inhibitor, under conditions sufficient to form the composition; and can be used by contacting it with a flammable substrate under conditions sufficient to be flame retardant or mold inhibitory, or both. Another aspect is an article of manufacture comprising, in combination, the fire retardant composition having the mold inhibitor, and the flammable substrate or a residue of the same.

Abstract: A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added to a curable or hardenable resin, forms a mixture where the additive powder is about 20-30%, by weight, of the mixture. The resin can be styrenic, olefinic, acrylic, cellulosic, polyester, or polyamide such as are commonly used in the manufacture of fiberglass reinforced structures and moldable plastics.

Abstract: A process for an aqueous liquid flame retardant and fire quenching and extinguishing product for various and diverse materials with wide ranging chemical affinity. Preparations are safe, non-toxic, for professional and household use, in a stable colloidal dispersion. Mixtures include a base comprised a source of phosphoric acid, a charring agent, and a blowing agent. Products can be used with conventional manual and household spraying means, and have long shelf life and stability.

Abstract: Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight average particle diameter of less than about 100 microns. In a specific embodiment, the fire retardant composition is comprised of a xanthan biopolymer.

Abstract: Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight average particle diameter of less than about 100 microns. In a specific embodiment, the fire retardant composition is comprised of a xanthan biopolymer.

Abstract: Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight average particle diameter of less than about 100 microns. In a specific embodiment, the fire retardant composition is comprised of a xanthan biopolymer.

Abstract: Methods that apply decorative particles in-line in the manufacturing process to form a decorative structured mat or veil that is ready for direct commercial application. The decorative particles or decorative paint patterns should be of a size and/or color to be visible at a distance of five meters from the decorative mat or veil. In preferred embodiments, the particle size ranges from about 100 to about 500 microns in size. A formulation for coating a glass fiber mat with decorative particles is also provided.

Abstract: An inherently fire retardant material that exhibits endothermic properties when exposed to high temperature and flame. The subject material is prepared by reacting a natural or synthetic polymer containing hydroxyl groups with an inorganic ammonium salt.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a coated and pressed cellulosic fibrous flat substrate of loose, optionally bonded fibers, by application of (M) an aqueous coating composition, containing a binder (B), a white pigment (W) and a dispersant (D), wherein at least a part of the white pigment (W) is (A) a particulate ammonium polyphosphate of crystalline form II of average particle size<40 &mgr;m and with a water solubility<10 g/l at 25° C., to the face of the substrate and subjecting to pressure, in particular for the production of coated and pressed substrates of outstanding surface properties, particularly suitable for graphic processing, and of outstanding non-flammability properties, suitable coating compositions, their production, the coated and pressed substrates and their use as substrates for graphic processes, especially printing.

Abstract: Cellulosic materials such as wood chips, textile fibers and the like are treated to produce products such as particle board having enhanced fire and heat resistant properties. For example, wood chips are saturated with an eqimolar aqueous solution of monoammonium phosphate and diammonium phosphate. A metal hydroxide is added to the solution. The saturated wood chips are dried and mixed with a modified glue composition. The glue that which contains urea formaldehyde and/or phenolic resin is in powdered form and dissolved in water. The treated wood chips and modified glue is then mixed, formed into a mat and placed under pressure at about 120° C. for 8 to 15 minutes. The pressure may range from about 300 to 400 psi.

Abstract: Cellulosic materials such as wood chips, textile fibers and the like are treated to produce products such as particle board having enhanced fire and heat resistant properties. For example, wood chips are saturated with an eqimolar aqueous solution of monoammonium phosphate and diammonium phosphate. A metal hydroxide is added to the solution. The saturated wood chips are dried and mixed with a modified glue composition. The glue that which contains urea formaldehyde and/or phenolic resin is in powdered or brown marble form and dissolved in water. The treated wood chips and modified glue is then mixed, formed into a mat and placed under pressure at about 120° C. for 8 to 15 minutes. The pressure may range from about 300 to 400 psi.

Abstract: [[Object] to provide a] A flame retardant for flameproof mesh sheets which does not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. [[Resolution] A] Also disclosed is a flame retardant for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 wt % of red phosphorus and 10 to 70 parts by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate compound based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of an aqueous solution of a polyolefin resin having a resin solid content of 2.0 to 45 wt % and a flameproof mesh sheet treated with this flame retardant.

Abstract: A flame retardant for flameproof mesh sheets which does not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. Also disclosed is a flame retardant for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 wt % of red phosphorus and 10 to 70 parts by weight of an ammonium polyphosphate compound based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of an aqueous solution of a polyolefin resin having a resin solid content of 2.0 to 45 wt % and a flameproof mesh sheet treated with this flame retardant.