Abstract: A fire suppression non-aqueous liquid concentrate includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, a C10-18 paraffin or a C10-18 olefin, a non-ionic surfactant, and an alcohol amine neutralizer. The non-aqueous liquid concentrate forms a dilute dispersion when added to water. The dilute dispersion clings to a surface, and forms an intumescent char coating upon fire contact.

Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, and hydrophobic agglomerating material.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain fluorinated derivatives of Meldrum's acid as novel compounds, preparation methods for the same, their use in Li ion batteries, Li air batteries and Li sulphur batteries as well as solvent compositions, electrolyte compositions and respective batteries containing them.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to fire retardant compositions comprising clay and starch and uses thereof to protect structures and objects from fire and/or excessive heat.

Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, hydrohopbic agglomerating material, and a neutralizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic-inorganic hybrid transparent hydrogel complex containing a polymerizable acrylic monomer, a metal alkoxide sol solution, a water-soluble salt, a phosphorus compound, a silane coupling agent, a quaternary ammonium salt, a polymerization initiator, and water. Moreover, the present invention provides a fire retardant glass assembly using the organic-inorganic hybrid transparent hydrogel complex and a manufacturing method thereof. The organic-inorganic hybrid transparent hydrogel complex according to the present invention has excellent properties such as long-term transparency, flame-retardancy, thermal insulation, long-term durability, and weather resistance, and thus it can be suitably used as a fire retardant material for fire retardant glass.

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 fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water absorbing agent, and a method for producing the water absorbing agent. The water absorbing agent includes water absorbent resin particles, an organic acid and/or salt thereof having carbon number of 10 or more and not more than 30 in its molecule, and a water-soluble polyvalent cation. The method includes the step (i) of mixing the water absorbent resin particles, the organic acid and/or salt thereof having carbon number of 10 or more and not more than 30 in its molecule, and the water-soluble polyvalent cation with one another.

Abstract: A fire suppression composition includes starch, a pseudo-plastic, high yield, suspending agent, paraffin or olefin, and a neutralizer.

Abstract: A composition made up of an inorganic fire-retardant having at least a bimodal distribution of particle sizes.

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 composition made up of an inorganic fire-retardant having at least a bimodal distribution of particle sizes.

Abstract: An easily breakable variable viscosity gel composition comprising a mixture of water, pH adjusting agents, gelling agents, and property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline electrolyte viscosity increasing agent that raises the pH of the mixture to instantaneously trigger formation of a smooth homogeneous stable gel of desired viscosity for firefighting and fire suppression, explosion suppression and other uses. The gel also has the capacity to cling to, and build upon, vertical and horizontal surfaces which deprives fires of air while simultaneously profoundly and almost instantly lowering the temperature of the burning fuel, yet when effortlessly broken to a liquid by the simple addition of calcium or similar compositions, is easily rinsed away as a non-hazardous environmentally safe liquid. Additionally, when used to surround explosives, the gel grants exceptional explosion suppression.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising 100 pbw as solids of a synthetic resin emulsion and 1-300 pbw of a non-halogen flame retardant in which phosphorus and nitrogen-containing non-halogen flame retardant particles are surface coated with a functional group-containing organosilicon resin is applicable to vehicle interior materials such as car seats, floor mats and ceiling members.

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: A coating composition comprising 100 pbw as solids of a synthetic resin emulsion and 1-300 pbw of a non-halogen flame retardant in which phosphorus and nitrogen-containing non-halogen flame retardant particles are surface coated with a functional group-containing organosilicon resin is applicable to vehicle interior materials such as car seats, floor mats and ceiling members.

Abstract: A composition is described comprising an organic polymer or a polymerizable monomer, having dispersed therein a surface-modified particle phase, in an amount sufficient to reduce the flammability of the polymer.

Abstract: The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an elevated NaCl content, used in fire prevention and to combat fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for fire-resisting and fire-extinguishing with pro-environmental characteristic. More particularly, the present invention relates to the composition comprising monobasic sodium phosphate, dibasic ammonium phosphate, borax, boric acid, olyoxyalkylated alkyl phosphoric acid ester and water.

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: The invention relates to a novel flame retardant dispersion for thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, comprising, as component A, a phosphinic salt of the formula (I), and/or a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II), and/or polymers of these, where R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; R3 is C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene, or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na and/or K; m is from 1 to 4; n is from 1 to 4; x is from 1 to 4, and, as component B, a nitrogen-containing synergist or a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, and, as component C, a liquid compound.

Abstract: A foam concentrate provides a fire-fighting composition when mixed with water so that the fire-fighting composition does not form a stable seal on cyclohexane and meets UL 162, Class B performance criteria for at least one of AFFF agents and fluoroprotein (FP) agents without requiring organic fluorine. The concentrate is formed from water and a high molecular weight acidic polymer (HMWAP) and a coordinating salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions that prevent expansion of a fire, suppress existing fire, as well as methods of preparing and using such compositions. The composition is comprised of water, pseudo-plastic high yield suspending agent and starch. Compositions may contain additional functional agents, such as rheological, wetting, foaming, coloring, chelating, antimicrobial and stabilizing agents. In the description of the present invention, all composition modifications are referred to as compositions. The composition, an augmentation of water, exhibits the characteristics of a sag resistant aqueous gel in the tank, but has shear thinning capacity, allowing the composition to be pumped or sprayed as easily as water. At the point of impact, when the sprayed composition is again at rest, it instantly reverts to a sag resistant aqueous gel. The composition also forms an intumescent, surface char layer upon contacting a fire.

Abstract: A foam concentrate or fire fighting composition for extinguishing and/or retarding fires is provided that meets UL162, Class B performance criteria for at least one of AFFF agents, AR-AFFF agents and fluoroprotein (FP) agents. The concentrate is used to form the fire fighting composition when mixed with water. The concentrate or fire fighting composition includes a high molecular weight fluoropolymer and water and may have a fluorine content wherein less than about 0.008% fluorine by weight of the fire fighting composition is provided from any fluorochemical surfactant. Further, the composition may meet the UL162, Class B performance criteria without forming a stable seal on cyclohexane.

Abstract: A foam concentrate or fire fighting composition for extinguishing and/or retarding fires is provided that meets UL162, Class B performance criteria for at least one of AFFF agents, AR-AFFF agents and fluoroprotein (FP) agents. The concentrate is used to form the fire fighting composition when mixed with water. The concentrate or fire fighting composition includes a high molecular weight fluoropolymer and water and may have a fluorine content wherein less than about 0.008% fluorine by weight of the fire fighting composition is provided from any fluorochemical surfactant. Further, the composition may meet the UL162, Class B performance criteria without forming a stable seal on cyclohexane.

Abstract: A foam concentrate provides a fire-fighting composition when mixed with water so that the fire-fighting composition does not form a stable seal on cyclohexane and meets UL 162, Class B performance criteria for at least one of AFFF agents and fluoroprotein (FP) agents without requiring organic fluorine. The concentrate is formed from water and a high molecular weight acidic polymer (HMWAP) and a coordinating salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a diacyl peroxide in combination with an aromatic amine of formula (I) where R1 is C1-C20 alkyl having at least one hydroxy substituent or —(CH′CHR′—O)nH where n is 1 to 10 and each R′ is independently selected from H and C1-C3 alkyl; R2 is C1-C20 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more hydroxy groups, or —(CHR′CHR′—O)nH where n=1 to 10; and each R is independently selected from H and C1-C3 alkyl; and Ar is an optionally substituted aryl group; as a redox initiating system in a process for the manufacture of polyester granules by suspension polymerisation. This invention also relates to a process for preparing solid polyester granules using such a redox initiating system.

Abstract: A composition for increasing the dissipation of heat from one portion of a surface when heat is applied to another portion of the same surface. The preferred composition is a gel or paste with high water content and a thickener of a mineral clay in a colloidal suspension. The invention finds particular use in welding and soldering processes which are carried out adjacent heat sensitive materials.

Abstract: In the prevention of the spread of fires and for directly fighting fires, a cross-linked, water-swellable additive polymer in water/oil emulsion produced by an inverse phase polymerization reaction to be added to the firefighting water is disclosed. The additive has the properties of absorbing large quantities of water, high viscosity for adherence to vertical and horizontal surfaces, and retention of sufficient fluidity to be educted in standard firefighting equipment. The method of adding this additive to the firefighting water by eduction or by a batch addition to the water source is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for increasing the dissipation of heat from one portion of a surface when heat is applied to another portion of the same surface. The preferred composition is a gel or paste with high water content and a thickener of a mineral clay in a colloidal suspension. The invention finds particular use in welding and soldering processes which are carried out adjacent heat sensitive materials.

Abstract: A powdered mixture of various minerals combine to form a fire retardant additive suitable for addition to paints for coating walls and the like. The minerals in a preferred embodiment comprise quartz, mullite, magnesite, zircon and baddeleyite, talc, andalusite kyanite, vermiculite and tincal. The additive expands when subjected to high temperature and forms a protective heat shield.

Abstract: In the prevention of the spread of fires and for directly fighting fires, a cross-linked, water-swellable additive polymer in water/oil emulsion produced by an inverse phase polymerization reaction to be added to the firefighting water is disclosed. The additive has the properties of absorbing large quantities of water, high viscosity for adherence to vertical and horizontal surfaces, and retention of sufficient fluidity to be educted in standard firefighting equipment. The method of adding this additive to the firefighting water by eduction or by a batch addition to the water source is also disclosed.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a zinc antimonate anhydride and a production method thereof. The invention relates to a particle having a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar ratio in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, a crystal structure of zinc antimonate anhydride (Znsb.sub.2 O.sub.6), and a primary particle size in a range of from 5 to 500 nm. The production method of these particles comprises the steps of mixing a zinc compound with a colloidal antimony oxide at a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar rate in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, followed by calcining the mixture within a temperature range of from 500.degree. to 1100.degree. C. The particles of this invention are applicable as a flame retardant for plastics, a smoke suppressant, antistatic agent for plastics and glasses, and resistor.

Abstract: Gel formers comprising acid aluminum phosphate and a reaction product of boric acid and an alkanolamine, and further comprising alkali metal compounds in the aluminum: alkali metal ratio of 1:1.3-2.5 require short gelling times, and form gels having improved melting resistance.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a zinc antimonate anhydride and a production method thereof. The invention relates to a particle having a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar ratio in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, a crystal structure of zinc antimonate anhydride (Znsb.sub.2 O.sub.6), and a primary particle size in a range of from 5 to 500 nm. The production method of these particles comprises the steps of mixing a zinc compound with a colloidal antimony oxide at a ZnO/Sb.sub.2 O.sub.5 molar rate in a range of from 0.8 to 1.2, followed by calcining the mixture within a temperature range of from 500.degree. to 680.degree. C. The particles of this invention are applicable as a flame retardant for plastics, a smoke suppressant, antistatic agent for plastics and glasses, and resistor.

Abstract: The present invention concerns finely divided particles of compounds that provide flame retardancy and/or smoke suppressant properties to fibers, textiles, polymeric articles, paper, paint, coating and insulation. More particularly, the present invention concerns colloidal-sized particles of hydrated salts, organic phosphates, metal borates, polyamides, solid halogenated flame retardants with a melting point greater than 250.degree. C., molybdenum compounds, metallocenes, antimony compounds, zinc compounds, bismuth compounds and other solid chemicals which act as flame retardants or smoke suppressants. The present invention also concerns various milling processes to reduce these materials to colloidal sizes and to disperse them in water, organic liquids and meltable solids.

Abstract: Gel formers and gels containa) acidic aluminium phosphates, optionally in the form of reaction products with 0.01 to 4 mol of alkanolamines per mol of aluminium phosphate, andb) reaction products of boric acid with alkanolamines, a) and b) being present in a weight ratio of 100:55 to 100:0.5, calculated as solids.

Abstract: Fireproofing gels based on amine salts of acid phosphates are characterised in that they comprise an aluminium component, a phosphorus component, an amine component and if appropriate water in proportions such that, at 5 to 30.degree. C. for more than 24 hours, they form a mixture which is capable of flow, and on heating to temperatures above 45.degree. C. they change into a transparent gel in less than 24 hours. In addition to other uses, such fireproofing gels are particularly suitable for the production of laminated glass constructions having a-fire protection action.

Abstract: The invention concerns the production and use of thickened synthetic amorphous silica in water as a fire extinguishing and protection agent in which the water is mixed with 1% to 9% by weight of fumed silica, and the resulting thin fluid suspension is rapidly thickened with mixing and shearing by the addition of from 0.003% to about 0.5% by weight of an additive selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols, polypropylene glycols, and their derivatives thereof, wherein the additive has a molar mass between 700 and 600,000.

Abstract: A liquid-like dispersion, pourable at room temperature, for use as a flame retardant for polymers, is provided. The dispersion has relatively low viscosity, is pumpable and dust-free and, when introduced during processing of thermoplastics, paints, rubber, thermoplastic elastomers and the like, provides flame retardancy to the finished product. The dispersion comprises a flame retardant solid powder dispersed in a liquid carrier, the dispersion containing 1 to 3 weight percent of a hyperdispersant. Preferably the solid powder is antimony oxide or a mixture of antimony oxide and another particulate solid such as an aromatic halogenated flame retardant powder or a powdered lead stabilizer.

Abstract: Fireproofing gels based on amine salts of acid phosphates are characterized in that they comprise an aluminum component, a phosphorus component, an amine component and if appropriate water in proportions such that, at 5.degree. to 30.degree. C. for more than 24 hours, they form a mixture which is capable of flow, and on heating to temperatures above 45.degree. C. they change into a transparent gel in less than 24 hours. In addition to other uses, such fireproofing gels are particularly suitable for the production of laminated glass constructions having a fire protection action.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslinkers. The invention further relates to a process for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings by mechanically foaming the coating composition to produce a stable foam, applying the foam to a woven, knitted or nonwoven support material on one or both of the sides and drying it at a temperature of from 60.degree. to 80.degree. C. and optionally, after drying, compressing the foam layer. The textile support materials coated with the coating composition are suitable for use in building protection and in the geotextile sector.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel antimony oxide flame retardant dispersions containing trivalent antimony deposited on the surface of antimony pentoxide particles, which compositions are particularly useful for providing flame retardancy to fiberglass products.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel class of colloidal antimony pentoxide powders having improved dispersibility in polar solvents; and novel processes for preparing same, which processes include the initial step of preparing a new intermediate consisting of an antimony pentoxide/phosphoric acid sol containing at least 35% by weight of antimony pentoxide based upon the total weight of the sol.

Abstract: A melamine preparation consisting of 80 to 99.9% by weight of melamine having an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.1 mm and 0.1 to 20% by weight of urea, thiourea, biuret or urea or thiourea substituted by lower alkyl groups and a stable dispersion in polyether polyols prepared therefrom, which is used for the preparation of flame-resistant polyurethane foams.

Abstract: A sprayable fireproofing composition comprising a hydratable cementitious binder, a porous aggregate, a fibrous material, an air-entraining agent and a rheopectic agent selected from granular attapulgite, sepiolite or mixture thereof having a major amount of particulate greater than 40 microns and water content less than 16 percent.

Abstract: In a particulate additive for water for fire fighting containing a strongly swelling water-insoluble high molecular weight polymer as gelatinizing agent, the improvement which comprises a water-soluble release agent which does not cause the particles of said gelatinizing agent to swell, the particles of the gelatinizing agent being encased or dispersed in the release agent. Suitable release agents include polyethylene glycol, diammonium biphosphate, sugars, mannitol, etc. The gelatinizing agent may be a moderately cross-linked water-insoluble acrylic or methacrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A concentrate composition for forming a stable aqueous foam. The concentrate composition comprises an anionic surfactant, a solvent and a stabilizer. The surfactant is preferably the sodium salt of an alpha olefin sulfonate such as sodium dodecyl sulfonate. The solvent is preferably a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 diol, and the stabilizer is a C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 alcohol.