Abstract: Fabric layers and composite articles that incorporate graphite-containing coatings that do not stain are provided. A fabric layer for use as a flame and heat blocking component of an upholstered article includes intumescent graphite particles that are configured to swell and char in the presence of flame so as to form a barrier to flame, hot gases and heat for a predetermined period of time. The graphite particles have a size greater than about 150 microns which prevents the particles from being drawn to a surface of an upholstered article during sewing and quilting operations.

Abstract: A roof covering includes a coated roofing mat comprising a roofing mat coated with an organic-based coating material. A reflective layer comprising a layer of an infrared reflective material covers an upper surface of the coated roofing mat. A weatherable layer comprising a layer of a weatherable material covers an upper surface of the reflective layer. The roof covering does not include roofing granules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fabric composed of nylon or polyester fibers and having both liquid barrier properties and fire retardant properties without sacrificing many of the desirable properties of the fabric. In particular, the present invention helps overcome many of the disadvantages associated with prior art fabrics by providing a fabric having feel and drape of a textile fabric while having good fluid barrier characteristics and fire retardant characteristics. In one embodiment, the invention is also directed to a breathable nylon or polyester fabric having liquid barrier and fire retardant properties. The present invention also provides methods of making such fabrics.

Abstract: To provide a thermally conductive acrylic sheet having a high temperature conductivity and also a good adhesion characteristic. A double-sided, thermally conductive acrylic adhesive sheet, which is produced from a raw material mixture comprising (a) a monomer: an acrylate or methacrylate having a C2-12 alkyl group, (b) a monomer: an acrylic monomer which is represented by a formula (1) but which is different from the monomer (a), (c) a polythiol and (d) an inorganic powder, wherein the content of the inorganic powder in the raw material mixture is from 30 to 70 vol %, and the maximum particle diameter of the inorganic powder is from 5 to 70% of the thickness of the sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to fabrics, comprising fibers and a coating that is covalently bound on the surface of the fibers, characterized in that the fabrics are temperature-stable at 200° C. The invention further relates to methods for the production thereof, fuel cells and gas diffusion layers comprising the fabrics, and to the use thereof in fuel cells and gas diffusion layers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the design and manufacturing of a field durable, repeatedly launderable and permanently fire resistant, comfortable and economical FR nonwoven composite fabric based garment, which meets the stringent requirements of military combat uniform clothing. The nonwoven based garment is designed to replace the traditional woven textile fabric used in the military today. The novel garment of the current invention is constructed using a unique spunlaced or hydroentangled FR nonwoven composite fabric that exhibits mechanical, physical, durability and comfort characteristics similar to or better than that of the current woven military uniform fabric. In particular, the present invention contemplates the nonwoven composite fabric used to make the garment is prepared by combining at least two separate nonwoven webs forming the inside and outside layers of the garment.

Abstract: A flame retardant synthetic fiber and a flame retardant fiber composite that satisfy high flame retardance and high fire resistance, a method for producing the flame retardant synthetic fiber and the flame retardant fiber composite, and a textile product are provided. The flame retardant synthetic fiber of the present invention includes a polymer (1) containing 30 to 70 parts by mass of acrylonitrile, 70 to 30 parts by mass of a halogen-containing vinylidene monomer and/or a halogen-containing vinyl monomer, and 0 to 10 parts by mass of a vinyl-based monomer copolymerizable therewith, based on 100 parts by mass of the polymer, and at least one kind of a metal compound (2) that accelerates a dehalogenation reaction of the polymer (1) during burning and a carbonization reaction of the polymer (1) during burning, wherein the flame retardant synthetic fiber has a shrinkage variation of 45% or less when a temperature is raised from 50° C. to 300° C. under a load of 0.0054 mN/dtex.

Abstract: A material structure is provided with a multilayer material web (1) for forming flexible safety suits, containers, tarpaulins and tents. The material structure and products formed therefrom offers both high mechanical and chemical safety and makes it at the same time possible to greatly simplify both the manufacture of the material structure itself and the manufacture of chemical safety suits or other products with the desired properties and thus to make it less expensive. The multilayer material web (1) includes a fabric layer (2), a PTFE layer (3) applied on one side of the fabric layer (2) and a layer of a flameproof and flame-retardant material (5) applied on the other side of the fabric layer (2).

Abstract: The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong sheet of fiberglass may be saturated or impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant sheet. A sheet of silica fabric may be adhered to the sheet of fiberglass in order to provide additional protection from combustion. The present invention further teaches that a fire door core may be mass produced from fire resistant sheets, silica sheets, and that the core may be rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing door manufacturers to produce doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door. The impregnation may occur by spraying, by rolling or by other means, and the drying process of the sodium silicate occurs after it has been saturated into the fiberglass sheet.

Abstract: The use for yarn coating, for the manufacture of sun canopies, of a flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a non polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol. The flame-retardant plastisol including a chlorinated polymer material free of lead including at least: from 15 to 60% of a chlorinated polymer material, from 10 to 30% of a polymer plasticizer free of orthophtalate, a flame-retardant filler free of antimony comprising of 2 to 15% metal hydrate and/or 5 to 30% of zinc salt, the percentages being calculated with respect to the total weight of the plastisol.

Abstract: A fire resistant fabric material comprising a substrate having an ionic charge which is coated with a coating having essentially the same ionic charge. The coating consists essentially of a filler material comprising clay and a binder material. The substrate is preferably fiberglass, the filler material may further comprise at least one additional filler selected from the group consisting of decabromodiphenyloxide, antimony trioxide, fly ash, charged calcium carbonate, mica, glass microspheres and ceramic microspheres and mixtures thereof and the binder material is preferably acrylic latex.

Abstract: This invention relates to a durable fire retardant nonwoven fabric and method of making the same. Said fabric performs in accordance to the requirements set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB_603), wherein the fire retardant fabric includes at least two layers including at least one strength and reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A fabric article of knitted or woven construction with flame retardant, interlaced yarns has a pile, raised or fleece region on its inner surface and a flame retardant coating on its outer surface. The flame retardant coating provides both flame retardancy and improved durability against pilling and fraying without substantial adverse effect on characteristics of the base fabric. A method of forming the fabric article is also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a flame-resistant spun staple yarns and fabrics and garments comprising these yarns and methods of making the same. The yarns have 50 to 95 parts by weight of a polymeric staple fiber containing a structure derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of 4,4?diaminodiphenyl sulfone, 3,3?diaminodiphenyl sulfone, and mixtures thereof; and 5 to 50 parts by weight of a polyoxadiazole fiber or greater, based on the total amount of the polymeric fiber and the polyoxadiazole fiber in the yarn.

Abstract: Dispersion of a fire retardant agent in a binder used to form a fire retardant fiberglass mat allows for easy and uniform incorporation of the fire retardant agent into the fire retardant fiberglass mat. The fire retardant fiberglass mat is bonded to a fiberglass insulation batt, providing fire retardant composite useful as duct board or equipment liner.

Abstract: A fire protection layer is provided which includes a fabric of relatively pliant fibers and a fire resistant coating comprising silicone. The relatively pliant fibers may be selected from the group comprising glass fibers, polyester fibers and cotton fibers. The fire protection layer may be used in a fire protection blanket. Such a fire protection blanket may comprise a central part and a relatively lighter peripheral edge part. The fire protection layer may also be bonded to one or more structural layers to form a laminated structural fire protection material. Also provided is a method of extinguishing a burning object, comprising the steps of providing a fire protection blanket having a central part and a peripheral edge part, arranging the fire protection blanket over the burning object such that the peripheral edge part contacts an area surrounding the burning object, and smothering the fire.

Abstract: Aerogel composite materials having a lofty fibrous batting reinforcement preferably in combination with one or both of individual short randomly oriented microfibers and conductive layers exhibit improved performance in one or all of flexibility, drape, durability, resistance to sintering, x-y thermal conductivity, x-y electrical conductivity, RFI-EMI attenuation, and/or burn-through resistance.

Abstract: A composite material comprising a first layer which comprises a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a gel catalyst component and a binder component, and a second layer which comprises a metallic component is provided. The first layer may further comprise a filler component. In addition, the composite material may further comprise a substrate to which the first layer is adhered. The composite materials have heat insulating and fire resistant characteristics and are particularly suited for use in building materials and mattresses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to flame retardant multicomponent articles. The multicomponent articles include a reactive, migratory agent which is present in at least a first component of the article. The reactive migratory agent is capable of migrating from the first component of the article into a different component of the article under flame conditions to react with an element of that second component to produce a flame retardant effect. Applications include fibers, yarns, nonwovens, carpets, other fibrous materials, films, coating and composites.

Abstract: Invention is about an incombustible insulation material used for the purposes of heat and sound insulation, absorption of humidity and prevention and delay of spread of fires that may occur in dwellings, offices, schools, theatres, cinemas, concert halls, hospitals, in land, air and marine public transport vehicles, in all military and industrial applications, in rockets, jet engines and gas turbines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire resistant structural material comprising a surfactant component, surfactant-generated microcells, a gel catalyst component and a binder component. The structural material may further comprise a filler component. In addition, the present invention relates to fire resistant fabric materials comprising a substrate coated with a coating comprising the fire resistant structural material. Further, the present invention relates to fire resistant articles of manufacture comprising the fire resistant fabric material, and particularly to mattresses comprising the fire resistant fabric material.

Abstract: Housings for electrical or electronic components made using braid or woven fabric sheets having multiple sections treated with different materials as well as processes and materials for making such housings are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides flame resistant textile knit fabrics for use in mattresses and household products, particularly bed clothing products such as pillows, comforters, bed spreads, mattress covers and mattress pad ticking. More particularly, the invention provides a fabric made of yarn comprising about 50% to about 80% by weight of inherently flame retardant viscose rayon fiber, about 10% to about 25% by weight of modacrylic fiber, and about 10% to about 25% by weight of cellulosic fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biologically degradable heat-insulating material. In order to provide an improved biologically degradable heat-insulating material, the invention proposes a biologically degradable heat-insulating material containing 50 to 90 wt. % of a cellulose and/or wood fibre having an average fibre diameter of 1 mm or less and an average fibre length of 20 mm or less, 2 to wt. % of a flame-retardant agent as well as 5 to 30 wt. % of a biologically degradable binder in the form of bico fibres having an average fibre diameter of 1 mm or less and a fibre length of 20 mm or less, wherein the density of the heat-insulating material is 30 to 300 kg/m3.

Abstract: Knit fabrics and military apparel such as T-shirts made therefrom are disclosed. The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns made from an intimate combination of nylon and cotton staple fibers. Such fabrics comprise a weight ratio of cotton to nylon which ranges from about 55:45 to about 85:15, and these fabrics also have a weight ranging from about 3 to about 8 oz/yd2. Knit fabrics of this type possess a desirable combination of good thermal protective properties, provided the specified high level of staple fiber blend uniformity is achieved, along with very useful abrasion resistance, bursting strength and drying time characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant spacer fabric comprising a first and second fabric layers that are formed of a flame resistant material arranged in opposing face-to-face relation and are spaced apart from each other. The first and second fabric layers are interconnected to each other with one or more spacer fibers that interconnect the first and second fabric layers and define a space therebetween. The spacer fibers comprise at least one core fiber having one or more wrap fibers of a flame resistant material wrapped thereabout. The wrap fibers protect the core fibers from direct contact with heat and flame. If the spacer fabric is exposed to heat/flame, the flame resistant wrap fibers help to prevent any melted material of the core fibers from flowing out of the spacer fabric. The spacer fabric can be used in protective garments such as coats, gloves, pants, cover-alls, suits, etc.

Abstract: A flame-resistant fabric for shelters including a flame-resistant interior layer, an flame-resistant, insulating middle layer adjacent the interior layer, a flame-resistant exterior layer adjacent the insulating middle layer, and at least one threaded seam quilting the insulating middle layer between the interior layer and the exterior layer to form a flame-resistant fabric. The flame-resistant fabric is capable of being formed into a flame-resistant, insulated shelter for use in extreme weather.

Abstract: Performance wear made with hydrophobic fabric that maximizes evaporative cooling of the human body by maintaining perspiration and moisture at the surface of the skin whereby heat is more readily transferred from the skin by evaporative cooling thereby providing more effective core temperature regulation. The fabric may be natural or synthetic fiber or fiber blends having hydrophobic (e.g. water resistant) characteristics. The fabric is used to produce performance wear whereby the hydrophobic characteristics provide moisture management function by preventing moisture from migrating from the skin to the fabric. The hydrophobic performance fabrics are also preferably impregnated with antimicrobials, such as antibacterial, anti-odor, and antifungal substances, as well as flame retardant substances. The performance wear may comprise compression wear formed of a blend of polyester and spandex to provide increased movement, comfort, and fit.

Abstract: A process of preparing a biogenic silica comprising the steps of incinerating a silica bearing organic source at a temperature up to 1200° C. and allowing the incinerated silica organic source to cool; adding the incinerated and cooled silica bearing organic source to an alkaline solution that has either been preheated to a temperature up to about 65° C. or to be heated with the added organic source to a temperature up to about 65° C., the alkaline solution being contained in a vessel and having a pH up to 14; applying heat so that the added organic source and the alkaline solution in the vessel are at a temperature between 100° C. and up to about 300° C. for 1 to 4 hours, thereby forming an aqueous biogenic silica and undissolved impurities derived from the added organic source; and extracting the aqueous biogenic silica from the vessel. The extracted silica can be solidified into a solid form.

Abstract: The filter fabric containing polyphenylene sulfide fibers, characterized in that the following (1) and/or (2) is satisfied is used to provide a filter fabric and a bag filter composed of the filter fabric excellent in dust-collecting efficiency and high in mechanical strength: (1) Containing at least two webs, one of which on the dust side contains 50 wt % or more of heat resistant fibers with a fiber, diameter of 15 ?m or less, while the other web on the clean side contains 50 wt % or more of heat resistant fibers with a fiber diameter of 20 ?m or more (2) Containing a web containing polyphenylene sulfide staple fibers with their fineness kept in a range from 1 to 3 dtex and fluorine-based staple fibers with their fineness kept in a range from 2 to 4 dtex.

Abstract: Fabric impregnated with polysiloxane. The fabric may be leather, synthetic leather or suede. Alternatively the fabric may be made from aramid or oxidized polyacrylic/nitride fibers. One method of making this fabric is to mix liquid silicone rubber; impregnate the fabric with the liquid chemical; and heat the fabric at 120-200° C. for 10-150 seconds. Another method of making the fabric is to mix liquid silicone rubber or a mixture of liquid silicone rubber and catalyzed polyurethane with fibers and heat the mixture at 120-200° C. for 10-150 seconds. Fibers may be polyester microfibers, nylon microfibers, suede, aramid, oxidized polyacrylic/nitride, and mixtures of these fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the design and manufacturing of a field durable, repeatedly launderable and permanently fire resistant, comfortable and economical FR nonwoven composite fabric based garment, which meets the stringent requirements of military combat uniform clothing. The nonwoven based garment is designed to replace the traditional woven textile fabric used in the military today. The novel garment of the current invention is constructed using a unique spunlaced or hydroentangled FR nonwoven composite fabric that exhibits mechanical, physical, durability and comfort characteristics similar to or better than that of the current woven military uniform fabric. In particular, the present invention contemplates the nonwoven composite fabric used to make the garment is prepared by combining at least two separate nonwoven webs forming the inside and outside layers of the garment.

Abstract: A base layer apparel is provided that is formed from a single or double-knit fabric. The fabric is formed of ring spun fire resistant yarns that are an intimate blend of at least 60 percent modacrylic fibers and up to 40 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers. Anti-microbial and wicking treatments may be applied to the knit fabric.

Abstract: The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong sheet of fiberglass may be saturated or impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant sheet. A sheet of silica fabric may be adhered to the sheet of fiberglass in order to provide additional protection from combustion. The present invention further teaches that a fire door core may be mass produced from fire resistant sheets, silica sheets, and that the core may be rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing door manufacturers to produce doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door. The impregnation may occur by spraying, by rolling or by other means, and the drying process of the sodium silicate occurs after it has been saturated into the fiberglass sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat insulating material comprising a heat insulating formed body and a sheet-shaped porous material bonded to at least a part of the surface of the heat insulating formed body with a binder, wherein the binder comprises: inorganic particles having an average particle size of 0.05 to 50 ?m; and at least one of a hydrolysate of a metal alkoxide compound and a sol of a metal oxide. Also, a method for producing the heat insulating material is disclosed.

Abstract: An article comprising a selectively permeable membrane supported on a support is disclosed wherein the article has moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 1800 g/m2/24 h and the selectively permeable membrane comprises a composition comprising an organic acid-modified ionomer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing environmental protection to electronic systems, particularly data storage systems, in order to permit such systems to survive severe envionmental changes such as those that occur during a fire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite sheet material that is moisture vapor permeable and substantially liquid impermeable, the composite sheet material including as layers a lightweight, non-wet laid polyester nonwoven, a polyurethane breathable film, a polymer-coated, high tenacity polyester mesh, and a lightweight, non-wet laid, polyester nonwoven material. The material is also abrasion, tear, mildew and fire resistant.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object a prefabricated sealing membrane formed by a support, coated on at least one surface, and preferably impregnated throughout, with a modified bitumen base composition, characterized in that the thermoplastic bituminous composition for coating and/or impregnation is a bituminous binder modified by a thermoplastic polyurethane having the following weight proportion: 40 to 90% bitumen, 10 to 50% thermoplastic polyurethane, 0 to 10% aromatic oil, 0 to 50% filler, 0 to 0.5% catalyst.

Abstract: A fireproof pavement includes a fabric top layer, a fireproof adhesion layer and a bottom layer; the fireproof adhesion layer being admixed with a flame retardant composition comprising at least two components selected from the group consisting of an expandable graphite, a char former, a char catalyst and a filler, and being sandwiched by and securing both top and bottom layers; the pavement (e.g., carpet) being paved on a surface (e.g. floor) and the fireproof adhesion layer providing fire retardant effects when the pavement is subject to flame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof; and (b) a coating consisting essentially of water, ammonium polyphosphate, acrylic isocyanide polymeric microcells, binder material, and a catalyst. The binder material bonds the ammonium polyphosphate, acrylic isocyanide polymeric microcells, and catalyst together and to the substrate such that the substrate is coated with the coating.

Abstract: The invention provides a varnish that contains an insulting resin, a curing agent, a flame retardant, and an organic solvent. The flame retardant comprises flame retardant particles surface treated with at least one surface treatment agent selected from the group consisting of a phosphorus compound soluble in an organic solvent, an organosilicon compound and a dispersant having a carboxyl group. A formed material is obtained by applying and drying the varnish on a substrate. A multilayer structure is obtained by forming on a substrate having a conductor circuit layer an electrical insulation layer obtained by curing the formed material obtained from the varnish.

Abstract: A failure resistant, flame retardant vapor barrier facing for insulation is disclosed. The facing is comprised of a coating and a backing. The coating comprises a pair of coextruded composites each composite comprised of FR material, UV blocking material, pigment material and a polyolefin (e.g., LDPE). The backing is a woven substrate woven from flame retardant polyolefin (e.g., HDPE) tapes. The woven substrate is laminated to building insulation using an adhesive. The woven substrate lends strength, flexibility and form to the facing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant removable cover which may be applied to a mattress. The removable cover, when applied to mattress, may reduce the peak heat release rate and/or total energy released in accordance with 16 CFR 1633 testing protocols. The cover may comprise a non-woven material. The removable cover may also comprise a non-woven type construction and an elastomeric material. The removable cover may therefore be designed with respect to the different requirements of those mattresses to which it may be applied to assist in meeting open flame mattress flammability standards.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative flame barrier surface covering in which a first material as a base layer is obtained. A stiffening solution is applied to the base layer, and a flame barrier coating is applied to the stiffened base layer. A second material having a decorative design thereon is obtained as a decorative layer. A functional finish is optionally applied on the decorative layer. The base layer is combined with the decorative layer to form the decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention. The decorative flame barrier surface covering of the present invention achieves a Class A certification under American Society for Testing and Materials standard E84-04 without an inherently flame-resistant material as the first or second material.

Abstract: The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong panel of fiberglass may be impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant panel. The impregnation may occur by spraying, by rolling or by other means, and the drying process of the sodium silicate occurs after it has been impregnated into the fiberglass panel. The present invention further teaches that a fire door core may be mass produced from fire resistant panels and the core rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing door manufacturers to produce doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door. The present invention further teaches a method of manufacture of the a sodium silicate building panel, comprising the steps of producing a tightly woven fiberglass panel, impregnating it with sodium silicate, and allowing it to dry.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to flame retardant multicomponent articles. The multicomponent articles include a reactive, migratory agent which is present in at least a first component of the article. The reactive migratory agent is capable of migrating from the first component of the article into a different component of the article under flame conditions to react with an element of that second component to produce a flame retardant effect. Applications include fibers, yarns, nonwovens, carpets, other fibrous materials, films, coating and composites.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the burning of natural fibers (e.g., wool, wool fibers, animal hair, cotton), synthetic fibers (e.g., acetate, nylon, polyester, viscose rayon), or blends thereof (e.g., wool/cotton blends), or fabrics or yarns composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or blends thereof, involving treating the fibers (or fabrics or yarns) with polyamic acid or at least one polyimidesiloxane (PISi) or mixtures of polyamic acid and at least one polyimidesiloxane. Also products produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scrim comprised of a plurality of warp and weft tapes, and more specifically to a woven scrim comprised of warp tapes and weft tapes, wherein the warp tapes are positioned in first and second planes to increase the warp coverage by at least 150% such that the resulting scrim material is impervious to light and further deters bunching of the warp tapes.

Abstract: A velour fabric article consists of a fabric body having a technical face formed by a filament stitch yarn and a technical back formed by a loop yarn. The filament stitch yarn includes a heat sensitive material, e.g. a hot melt material or a heat shrinkable material, and/or an elastomeric material, such as spandex. The loop yarn includes flame retardant material, such as M-Aramide fiber. The fabric body has a velour surface formed at one or both of the technical back and the technical face. Raised fibers of at least one of the technical face and the technical back may be entangled, including in and/or through interstices of the fabric body, toward the other of the technical face and the technical back, e.g., by a hydroentanglement process applied after finishing. The fabric body has permeability of about 90 ft3/ft2/min, or less, under a pressure difference of ½ inch of water across the fabric body.