Abstract: Novel smoldering suppressing compositions containing a metal complex of ammonium superphosphoric acid and having a high phosphate content, and processes for their preparation, are disclosed. Further disclosed are formulations containing these compositions and articles-of-manufacture having these formulations applied thereon. These novel formulations are particularly effective as smoldering suppressants for textiles, and are characterized by a high washing fastness.

Abstract: Fire extinguishing compositions and methods of extinguishing a fire comprising compounds of formula (I) where Rf is a fluorocarbon group. The compounds and compositions described herein are useful as intermediates in the preparation of or as additives to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) formulations used for the extinguishment of fuel and solvent fires.

Abstract: Compositions are described which are useful in many applications such as fire extinguishing or refrigeration. The compositions may include a hydrochlorofluorocarbon such as 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, a dispersant such as CF3I, and an inert gas such as argon, and may in some embodiments be held under pressure. For example, some fire extinguishing compositions may be composed of 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane, CF3I, and argon.

Abstract: A flame-retardant styrene thermoplastic resin composition including 6 to 15 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester flame retardant (II) and 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of an aromatic carbonate oligomer (III) having a viscosity average molecular weight [Mv] of 1,000 to 10,000 with respect to 100 parts by weight of a styrene resin (I), and molded products thereof have excellent flame retardancy, mechanical properties and moldability.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to thermoplastic compositions comprising a polycarbonate copolymer, the polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating carbonate units and second repeating units selected from carbonate units that are different from the first carbonate units, polysiloxane units, and a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing unit; and an organophosphorus flame retardant in an amount effective to provide 0.1 to 1.0 wt % phosphorus based on the total weight of the composition, wherein an article molded from the composition has a smoke density after 4 minutes (Ds-4) of less than or equal to 600 determined according to ISO 5659-2 on a 3 mm thick plaque, and a material heat release of less than or equal to 160 kW/m2 determined according to ISO 5660-1 on a 3 mm thick plaque.

Abstract: A low smoke density thermoplastic composition comprising, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 70 to 95 wt % of a polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating units and second repeating units, wherein the first repeating units are not the same as the second repeating units, and wherein the first repeating units are bisphenol carbonate units of the formula wherein Ra and Rb are each independently C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkenyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or C1-12 alkoxy, p and q are each independently 0 to 4, and Xa is a single bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, a C1-11 alkylidene of formula —C(Rc)(Rd)— wherein Rc and Rd are each independently hydrogen or C1-10 alkyl, or a group of the formula —C(?Re)— wherein Re is a divalent C1-10 hydrocarbon group; and the second repeating units comprise bisphenol carbonate units that are not the same as the first repeating bisphenol carbonate units, siloxane units, arylate ester units, or a combination of arylate ester units and siloxane units; and

Abstract: The invention relates to curable compositions comprising a) at least one organic polymer selected from polyethers and polyacrylic acid esters, wherein the organic polymer has at least one defined, cross-linkable end group having at least one C1-C8-alkoxy- or C1-C8-acyloxy radical, b) at least one poly(dialkylsiloxane) having at least one defined, cross-linkable end group having at least one vinyl radical and likewise at least one C1-C8-alkoxy- or C1-C8-acyloxy radical and c) at least one flame-retarding additive selected from red phosphorus, organic phosphor compounds, ammonia polyphosphate, metal hydroxides, expandable graphite, zinc borate and melamine salts, to the use of such compositions as adhesive, sealing or coating material, in particular for providing a substrate having a flame-retardant, elastic coating, to a coating thus obtained and to the use of at least one poly(dialkylsiloxane) b) to improve the fire properties of a curable composition comprising at least one organic polymer a).

Abstract: A combination of a liquid fire extinguishing composition including potassium salts or aluminum salts of an organic acid, resulting in a viscous liquid, is finely divided by a nozzle into droplets which may be applied to a fire or fuel therefor or form a cloud of droplets which settle onto such fire and/or fuel which is particularly effective for fighting fires where fuel is at least initially contained such as oil and grease fires in cooling utensils being heated on stoves. Propellant is contained and not entrained in the dispensed fire fighting composition to avoid at least spreading of the fuel beyond the containment.

Abstract: A phosphorous flame retardant primarily includes hexachlorotriphosphazene (HCP) having poly(oxyalkylene)amine substitutes. The poly(oxyalkylene)amine includes at least two end groups. The phosphorous flame retardant can further include layered silicate clay. The layered silicate clay can be intercalated and modified with the poly(oxyalkylene)amine substitutes of HCP to effectively promote thermal stability. The flame retardant, phosphazene-poly(oxyalkylene)amine adducts, can be applied to a polymer. By the cross-linking between them, the flame-retarding property of the polymer can be improved. Also provided is a method for producing the flame retardant of phosphazene-poly(oxyalkylene)amine adducts and application thereof to a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thermoplastic flame-retardant alloy and a method for preparing it, composed of the following components as below (parts by weight): 5-94 parts of ABS resin, 3-94 parts of polyester or co-polyester or the mixture of both, 1-50 parts of brominated flame retardant, 1-10 parts of flame-retardant aid, 0.001-30 parts of chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), 0.001-2 parts of anti-dripping agent and 0.1-6 parts of processing aid. Comparing with the ABS flame retardant presenting the prior art, the thermoplastic flame-retardant alloy features better glossiness, scratch resistance, stronger ultraviolet radiation resistance and better mechanical property, thus making up for the disadvantage that the flame-retardant ABS is prone to become yellow on some occasions with high weatherability requirements. Furthermore, the preparation method of the thermoplastic flame-retardant alloy for the present invention is successive, stable and feasible.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various building materials used in the building and construction industry, and to buildings or objects constructed therefrom, and to methods of making these building materials. The building materials comprise a polymeric material, such as sodium alginate and/or calcium alginate which confers significant flame-, fire- and heat-resistance or imperviousness to the materials. Other substances can be added to the materials to improve cross-linking and/or to produce resistance to fungal degradation. The building materials which can be produced, processed, or treated using the alginate polymers of the invention include, but are not limited to, wood products; masonry products; wall, roofing, flooring and siding products; and paint products. Further, sodium alginate in the form of a gel may be used as a firebreak to effectively stop the advance of grass fires, wildfires, and forest fires.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprises (A) about 45 to about 95% by weight of an aromatic copolymer, (B) about 5 to about 55% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a halogen-containing compound based on about 100 parts by weight of the aromatic copolymer (A) and the polycarbonate resin (B), and (D) about 0 to about 2 parts by weight of an antimony compound based on about 100 parts by weight of the aromatic copolymer (A) and the polycarbonate resin (B). The thermoplastic resin composition can have excellent flame retardancy, colorability and thermal stability.

Abstract: A flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a base resin including an aromatic vinyl resin and a polyphenylene oxide resin; and about 0.1 to about 30 parts by weight of a polyphosphonate copolymer represented by Formula 1: In Formula 1, A and B are each independently a single bond, C1-C5 alkylene, C1-C5 alkylidene, C5-C6 cycloalkylidene, —S— or —SO2—, provided that A and B are not identical to each other; R5 and R6 are each independently substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryl, or substituted or unsubstituted C6-C20 aryloxy; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-C12 aryl, or a halogen atom; a and b are each independently an integer from 0 to 4; and n and m are each independently an integer from about 1 to about 500.

Abstract: A method for creating a fire retardant mixture. The method may include grinding an exoskeleton of an aquatic invertebrate into a powder. Once the exoskeleton has been ground, mixing the ground exoskeleton with a mixing material. Finally, applying the mixture to a base material to increase the fire retardant properties of the base material. Some examples of a base material include fabric, wood, drywall panels, and waterproof fabric.

Abstract: A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the extinguishant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the extinguishant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the extinguishant includes a thermal absorbant may be configured to transfer heat into the surface and/or interior of suppressant particles or droplets to promote activation of the suppressant.

Abstract: A phosphorous flame retardant primarily includes hexachlorotriphosphazene (HCP) having poly(oxyalkylene)amine substitutes. The poly(oxyalkylene)amine includes at least two end groups. The phosphorous flame retardant can further include layered silicate clay. The layered silicate clay can be intercalated and modified with the poly(oxyalkylene)amine substitutes of HCP to effectively promote thermal stability. The flame retardant, phosphazene-poly(oxyalkylene)amine adducts, can be applied to a polymer. By the cross-linking between them, the flame-retarding property of the polymer can be improved. Also provided is a method for producing the flame retardant of phosphazene-poly(oxyalkylene)amine adducts and application thereof to a polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing mixtures of alkylphosphonous acid and dialkylphosphinic acid salts, characterised in that a) a phosphinic acid source (I) is reacted with olefins (II) in the presence of a catalyst A to obtain a mixture of alkylphosphonous acid (III) and dialkylphosphinic acid (IV) or salts or esters thereof, and b) the thus obtained mixture of alkylphosphonous acid (III) and dialkylphosphinic acid (IV) or the salts or esters thereof is reacted with metal compounds of Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base to obtain the corresponding mixtures of alkylphosphonous acid salt (V) and dialkylphosphinic acid salt (VI) of said metals and/or a nitrogen compound, (V) (VI), wherein Y represents Mg, Ca, AI, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na; K and/or a nitrogen compound and n represents ¼, ?, ½, 1.

Abstract: A flame retardant foam polystyrene bead comprises: (A) a mixed resin including (a1) about 90 wt % to about 99 wt % of a styrene resin and (a2) about 1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a char-generating thermoplastic resin; (B) inorganic foam particles dispersed in the mixed resin; and (C) a foaming agent impregnated into the mixed resin containing the dispersed inorganic foam particles. The foam produced using the flame retardant foam polystyrene bead can have good flame retardancy, insulation, and mechanical strength properties.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing fire resistant materials comprising the steps of recovering Cladophora algae; mixing said algae with water to form an aqueous mixture; mixing a chlorine based solution to the mixture to kill the algae and any bacteria and to form an algae-based product; allowing the algae-based product to separate and rise to the surface of the aqueous mixture; skimming the algae-based product from the surface of the mixture; drying said recovered algae-based product; and recovering the dried algae-based product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise aminoguanidine phenylphosphinates and mixtures with additional flame retardants. The compositions are especially useful for the manufacture of flame retardant compounds based on polyfunctional epoxides or polycondensates like polyesters, polyamides and polycarbonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material used as thermal and/or sound insulation material, consisting essentially of microfibers from stem fibers of banana fruit trees. Said material has surprising sound and thermal insulation properties, and more particularly heat and cold resistance properties.

Abstract: Devices, materials, and methods of preparing devices and materials including silicon carbonate (Si(CO3)2) as a flame retardant composition are generally disclosed. In one example, a compositions including silicon carbonate and at least one propellant are described. In another example, flame retardant materials including silicon carbonate are described. In yet another example, methods of preparing a flame retardant material are described. In a further example, fire extinguisher devices containing silicon carbonate are described.

Abstract: Provided are a polycarbonate-based resin composition that brings together an excellent impact strength and excellent flame retardancy and a molded article thereof. The polycarbonate-based resin composition is a polycarbonate-based resin composition, including, with respect to 100 parts by mass of (A) a resin mixture formed of 30 to 100 mass % of (A-1) a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer which has a constituent unit represented by a general formula (I) and a constituent unit represented by a general formula (II), and in which an average number of repetitions of the constituent unit represented by the general formula (II) is 30 to 500, and 70 to 0 mass % of (A-2) an aromatic polycarbonate resin except the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, 0.01 to 0.15 part by mass of (B) an alkali metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt of an organosulfonic acid, and 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramifying composition for forming a fire resistant ceramic under fire conditions the composition comprising: (i) at least 10% by weight of mineral silicate; (ii) from 8% to 40% by weight of at least one inorganic phosphate that forms a liquid phase at a temperature of no more than 800° C.; and (iii) at least 15% by weight based on the total weight of the composition of a polymer base composition comprising at least 50% by weight of an organic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprone (HFO-1234ze (Z)) with 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of phyllosilicate platelets having a high aspect ratio, to a phyllosilicate platelet obtainable by the process according to the invention, to the use of phyllosilicate platelets according to the invention in the production of a composite material, of a flameproof barrier or of a diffusion harrier, and to a composite material comprising or obtainable using phyllosilicate platelets according to the invention.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98.9% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of the AxBy type where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1 or mixtures thereof C) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one carbodiimide, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) adding up to 100%.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition, comprising 10 to 98.99% of a thermoplastic polyester, 0.01 to 20% of a hyperbranched polycarbonate, and/or hyperbranched AxBy polyester, wherein Ax and By are different monomers and indices x and y are functional groups in A and B, x is at least 1.1 and y at least 2.1; 1 to 60% of a graft polymer comprising 20 to 80% of a graft base comprising an elastomeric polymer based on alkyl acrylates, 20 to 80% of a graft of 60 to 95% of styrene or of substituted styrenes of formula 1 R is an alkyl radical or hydrogen, R1 is an alkyl radical, n is 1-3, and 5 to 40% by weight of an unsaturated nitrite, 0 to 60% of a copolymer comprising, 60 to 95 of styrene and/or substituted styrenes of formula 1, 5 to 40% of an unsaturated nitrile, 0 to 60% of other additives.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 1 to 40% by weight of an impact-modifying polymer, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: Boronated polyphosphinohydrazide fire retardants are provided having the basic structural unit: wherein, Y is O or S; R can be selected from H, alkyl (e.g., linear, branched, saturated, or unsaturated), aryl, heterocyclic, cycloaliphatic (e.g., saturated or unsaturated), or a metallocene (e.g., ferrocene, zirconocene or the like); and n can be selected from 1 to 500.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise melamine phenylphosphonates and mixtures with dihydro-oxa-phosphaphenanthrene derivatives. The compositions are especially useful for the manufacture of flame retardant compounds based on polyfunctional epoxides or polycondensates like polyesters, polyamides and polycarbonates.

Abstract: A nonaqueous secondary battery comprising: a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, wherein the nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains: a cyclic nitrogen-containing compound represented by the general formula (1): wherein X represents an optionally branched divalent group derived from a chain saturated hydrocarbon and having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, ?C?CH2, ?C?O, ?C?S?O, ?O or ?S, and A1 and A2 may be the same or different and each represent an optionally substituted methylene group, ?C?O or ?SO2; and an amine derivative represented by the general formula (2): wherein R5 to R7 may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted lower alkyl group, lower alkenyl group, lower alkoxy group, lower alkylcarbonyloxy group, lower alkylcarbonyl group, lower cycloalkyl group or aryl group.

Abstract: There is provided an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition containing (A) 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane and (B) a compound formed of at least one selected from the group consisting of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and (E)-2-bromo-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: Fire and its discovery was a God-given-gift and played an enormous role in the progress and evolution of the human communities. Nevertheless, despite its vital role, the flame of fire has caused considerable personal injury, financial loss and environmental damage to human communities each year. The present invention relates to compositions for reducing the inflammability of a substrate and to methods for treating the substrate to reduce its inflammability. This invention is an effective solution to reduce and prevent the above injuries and destructions, while it is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Compositions and methods of the invention provide a simple and effective way of reducing the inflammability of a wide variety of substrates. We are proud to say that through this invention we can help save the human race from the calamities and misfortunes due to consequences of fire accidents. This invention can be applied in liquid or powder forms based on applications and industries needs.

Abstract: A flame retardant brominated rubber polymeric composition, wherein the composition can include ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer and from 12 weight percent to 55 weight percent of bromine covalently bonded thereto. The method can include dissolving a liquid ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer in hexane with myrcene, forming the composition. The method can include dissolving ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer in hexane, forming a solution, and adding bromine, or blending N-bromo-succinimide into the solution, forming a suspension. The method can include heating the suspension and stifling the suspension until all bromine in the N-bromo-succinimide has reacted with the ethylene propylene ethylidene norbornene rubber polymer, forming the composition as a solid in a liquid. The method can include removing the liquid from the solid, and flashing off the hexane from the liquid to extract the composition.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of an additive with a metallic hydroxide base, and especially of magnesium hydroxide, to be integrated in coatings with the purpose to give them higher flame retarding properties. The hydroxide has an average particle size that is selected from between 1 nanometer and 10 microns preferable with a wide variety, the magnesium hydroxide is submitted to a treatment of washing and diffusion, mainly so that they efficiently are dispersed in, and do not interfere with, the desired properties of the coating. The nature of the coating function is selected from the materials and the conditions of the treatment, as well as the size of the particle. The objective coating can have a base of water, solvents, oil, and alcohol. Compared with coatings formed with other flame retarding compositions, the additive of the invention presents less loss of weight by means of burning through ASTM D1360 standards.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing fire resistant materials comprising the steps of recovering an alga having a mineral component wherein said alga is selected form the group consisting of Chara algae and Cladophora algae; mixing said algae with water to form an aqueous mixture; mixing a chlorine based solution to the mixture to kill the algae and any bacteria and to form an algae-based product; separating the algae-based product from the aqueous mixture; and recovering the algae-based product from the surface of the mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable halogen-free flame retardants composition used for fire-safety and prevention, that limits and extinguishes fires by means of increased resistance to ignition, slowing down burning rates and the rate of heat, smoke and toxic gas release from polymers with different physical and chemical properties and structure, such as textiles, wooden materials, paper, cardboard, corrugated board, leather, cellular polystyrene, foamed polyurethane, and items made of them. The composition according to the invention contains orthophosphoric acid, urea, triethanolamine, ammonia water, polydimethylsiloxane, surfactant, which may be anionic, cationic, amphoteric, non-ionic or mixtures thereof and water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition and the use of the same in fire control applications. The fire control applications include fire extinguishing and flame proofing of liquids, semisolids and solids. The composition comprises an organic phosphorous containing compound, an oil and a detergent. The organic phosphorous containing compound is a compound of formula (I), or a complex, solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of H, NH4, Na and K, and R is C1-6 alkyl or a substituent according to formula (II).

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyolefin resin composition was provided excellent in flame retardance, abrasion resistance, flexibility, low-temperature characteristics, mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength and elongation at break, and heat resistance. The flame-retardant polyolefin resin composition of the present invention comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin (A) and 50 to 400 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retarding agent (B), wherein the polyolefin resin composition (A) comprises 30 to 94% by weight of a polypropylene resin (A-1), 1 to 30% by weight of a low-density polyethylene (A-2) in which the number of terminal vinyl groups per 1000 carbon atoms is 0.2 or more, and 5 to 40% by weight of a modified styrene thermoplastic elastomer (A-3) that possesses 0.4% by weight or more of a carboxylic acid group or an acid anhydride group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing hydromagnesite in an aqueous environment. The invention further relates to such hydromagnesite having a specific platy-like morphology in combination with a specific average particle size and to their use as minerals, fillers and pigments in the paper, paint, rubber and plastics industries and to the use as flame-retardant.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polymer, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate having an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, Part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 1 to 40% by weight of a halogen-free flame retardant, selected from the group of the phosphorus-containing or nitrogen-containing compounds, or of the P—N condensates, or a mixture of these, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: An additive for alkali metal silicate solutions, comprising a quaternary ammonium compound having the general formula (1) R1R2R3R4N+OH?, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 which may be the same or different represent alkyl groups, hydroxy-substituted alkyl groups, alkaryl groups, hydroxy-substituted alkaryl groups comprising from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or groups having the general formula —[CH2]n-N+R5R6R7 wherein n is an integer having a value of from 1 to 12, the group —[CH2]n may be hydroxy-substituted, and R5, R6 and R7 which may be the same or different represent alkyl groups, hydroxy-substituted alkyl groups, alkaryl groups or hydroxy-substituted alkaryl groups comprising from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; with the proviso that at least one of the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 represents a hydroxy-substituted alkyl group or a hydroxy-substituted alkaryl group comprising at least 2 carbon atoms wherein the hydroxy substituent is not located on a carbon atom which is bonded to a nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire retardant product. The invention comprises using at least one aluminosilicated polymer of the imogolite type or allophane type as a fire retardant. The invention can particularly be used in the field of fire retardant products.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are flame suppression compounds and methods of use thereof. The compounds include unsaturated fluorocarbons appropriate for use in fire protection applications.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of at least one thermoplastic polymer, B) from 0.01 to 50% by weight of B1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, part 2), or B2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these, C) from 1 to 30% by weight of a flame retardant combination composed of, based on 100% by weight of C), C1) from 20 to 99% by weight of a halogen-containing flame retardant, C2) from 1 to 80% by weight of an antimony oxide, D) from 0 to 60% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) is 100%.

Abstract: The present Invention deals with an alternative Interfacial polymerization process of microencapsulation, microcapsule's produced thereof, microencapsulated agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, catalysts and phase transfer materials, and formulations thereof, by means of microcapsules and starting materials with the participation of acetylene carbamide derivatives in the final structure of the microcapsules' wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: The invention concerns fire-extinguishing and/or fire-retarding compositions comprising at least one water-absorbing polymer and at least one alkali metal salt of a nonpolymeric saturated carboxylic acid, processes for their production and the use of the compositions for firefighting or as fire-retarding coatings.

Abstract: Presently described are methods of inhibiting water vapor adsorption of a powder and methods of storing a powder at increased humidity level. The methods comprise providing adding discrete hydrophobic nanoparticles to a plurality of particles.