Abstract: A flame retardant mesh sheet and multifilament fiber which do not generate halogen gas at the time of combustion and a flameproof mesh sheet comprising the same. A flame retardant for the mesh sheet and multifilament fiber includes 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 20 to 45 wt%.

Abstract: A soundproofing material made of nonwoven materials containing thermoplastic fibers for the acoustic frequency range of 100 to 5000 Hz is characterized in that the nonwoven material is permanently compacted to a specific flow resistance of RS=800-1400 Ns/m3 in two stages by a mechanical compaction process and a subsequent pressure/heat treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low fiber, plyable facer suitable for use in the construction industry, particularly for insulation board manufacture, comprising a dry preformed fiber mat containing a binder for the fibers, preferably a preformed glass mat, coated with a prefoamed composition which contains a thixotropic polymer latex, a foam sustaining amount of a surfactant and a flame retarding and/or strengthening amount of a mineral filler and also to the use and process for the preparation of the above as well as to a siding underlayment or insulation board having a foamed, thermosetting resin core which is surfaced with said facer as a product for commercial use.

Abstract: This invention relates to a low fiber, plyable facer suitable for use in the construction industry, particularly for insulation board manufacture, comprising a dry preformed fiber mat containing a binder for the fibers, preferably a preformed glass mat, coated with a prefoamed composition which contains a thixotropic polymer latex, a foam sustaining amount of a surfactant and a flame retarding and/or strengthening amount of a mineral filler and also to the use and process for the preparation of the above as well as to a siding underlayment or insulation board having a foamed, thermosetting resin core which is surfaced with said facer as a product for commercial use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flame-proof fabrics based on melamine resin fibers, fire-safety blankets and clothing manufactured therefrom and their use for extinguishing fires and for protecting persons and objects from fire, combustion products and/or extinguishants.

Abstract: An insulation blanket is disclosed that contains fire-blocking materials for preventing rapid penetration of fire into an aircraft fuselage in case of a fire outside the aircraft. The insulation blanket contains at least one layer of fiberglass or other thermal-acoustic insulation material without fire-blocking properties, and one or more layers of fire-blocking material. The fire blocking material is wider than the thermal-acoustic insulation so that it may be folded against and attached to adjacent structural frame members of the fuselage. In the alternative, a thermal-acoustic insulation material is used that has fire-blocking properties instead of the separate layers of fire-blocking and thermal-acoustic insulation materials. A method for installing insulation blankets according to the present invention is disclosed, whereby a fire-blocking insulation portion of the blanket is folded against and attached to frame members of the aircraft using attachment posts or spring clips.

Abstract: A curable silicone-based coating composition, curable to a flexible coating at a coat weight of up to 15 g/m2 when cured, comprises an organopolysiloxane polymer having at least two silicon-bonded olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon substituents, alkoxy groups or hydroxyl groups and having a degree of polymerization of no more than 150, a cross-linking organosilicon material having at least 3 silicon-bonded reactive groups and a catalyst. The coating composition optionally contains non-reinforcing filler but contains no more than 3% by weight of reinforcing filler. The coating is preferably used on a textile fabric that has an elastomeric coating on it, and reduces friction. It is particularly useful for airbags.

Abstract: Intumescent laminate with high heat transfer resistance composed of a glass-fiber web or glass-fiber fabric each of which has been coated with a four-component intumescent composition comprising a) a phosphate compound, b) a melamine compound, c) a polyol and d) an inorganic framework-forming compound.

Abstract: The facing material of the present invention comprises fire resistive fibers and is formed by integrating a waterproofing layer which is the fire resistive fibers impregnated with a filler with a fire resistive layer which is the fire resistive fibers not impregnated with the filler, thereby providing a facing material of a roofing material and the like, realizing high productivity, high installability, waterproof performance, and a light weight, without a structural load on a building, having a high fire protective performance and a manufacturing method thereof, a construction and an installing method thereof, and a photovoltaic power-generating apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant or nonflammable decorative sheet which is a one-piece laminate of the following materials: one layer or two or more layers of a sheet material for a core layer, obtained by impregnating a base sheet material made of an inorganic fiber, with a composition comprising a phenolic resin and/or a melamine resin and aluminum hydroxide and/or magnesium hydroxide, the proportions of the former and the latter in the composition being 4-15% by weight and 96-85% by weight, respectively, and a sheet material for a decorative layer, placed on at least one side of the sheet material for the core layer. When the sheet material for the core layer consists of two or more layers, there can be interposed, between the layers of the sheet material for the core layer, a sheet material for a reinforcing layer obtained by impregnating a base sheet material made of an inorganic fiber, with a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A fabric for ink-jet recording comprises a fibrous substrate and an ink absorbing layer formed thereon, wherein the ink absorbing layer contains fine fibrous cellulose with a diameter of 0.5 &mgr;m or less, a water-soluble nonionic polymer, porous silica, and a cationic polymer. The fabric also has a resin layer which includes a flame retardant formed on a side opposite to the ink absorbing layer. The ink absorbing layer has improved ink absorption and drying properties, while the color developing property, sharpness and moisture resistance of the images are improved.

Abstract: A flame retardant composition suitable for mesh sheets comprising 1.5 to 15 parts by weight of red phosphorus, 5 to 50 parts by weight of melamine sulfate, 40 to 150 parts by weight of a metal hydroxide, and a polyolefin-based resin aqueous dispersion having a resin solid content of 25 to 70% by weight. Each of said weights being based upon 100 parts by weight of the solid content of said dispersion. The present invention in many embodiments does not contain halogen, does not experience a rise in the viscosity of flameproofing agent during storage and provides an excellent effect that the flameproofing component does not elute even when a treated mesh sheet is washed and used repeatedly.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric with UV stability and flame retardancy having at least one fabric layer. The fabric layer is made of a base resin, preferably polyolefinic, and a non-halogenated melt processable compound that is selected from the group consisting of N-alkyoxy amines and are combined into a homogeneous blend which is then either spunbonded or meltblown to form the fabric layer. A melt processable fluorochemical additive may also be combined into the homogeneous blend to provide liquid barrier properties to the fabric layer.

Abstract: A flame retardant, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding gasket construction. The construction includes a resilient core member formed of a foamed elastomeric material, an electrically-conductive fabric member surrounding the outer surface of the core member, and a flame retardant layer coating at least a portion of the interior surface of the fabric member. The flame retardant layer is effective to afford the gasket construction with a flame class rating of V-0 under Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) Standard No. 94.

Abstract: An insulation material for a rocket motor is described, which is composed of a glass fabric, a resin binder, and a fire retardant. The resin binder preferably is composed of a phenolic resin and a Buna-N rubber, and the fire retardant is preferably alumina trihydrate. A method of manufacturing the insulation material is also described.

Abstract: Small diameter silicon carbide-containing fibers are provided in a bundle such as a fiber tow that can be formed into a structure where the radii of curvature is not limited to 10-20 inches. An aspect of this invention is directed to impregnating the bundles of fibers with the slurry composition to substantially coat the outside surface of an individual fiber within the bundle and to form a complex shaped preform with a mass of continuous fibers.

Abstract: The invention provides gel-coated materials that provide enhanced flame-, physical- and chemical-resistance to the foamed materials. The gel coatings can be created with a sol-gel process. Such treated materials can be used, for example, in the manufacture of articles of clothing that are to be used in environments in which fire and exposure to acids, bases or other chemicals which tend to corrode foamed materials is a potential hazard.

Abstract: A carbon/carbon composite in which a carbon matrix containing a controlled amount of boron or a boron compound is reinforced with carbon fiber exhibits a low coefficient of friction, i.e., on the order of 0.04 to 0.1 at temperatures up to 600° C., which is one of the lowest frictional coefficients for any type of carbonaceous material, including graphite, glassy carbon, diamond, diamond-like carbon and other forms of carbon material.

Abstract: One may obtain an excellent protective coating for a fabric made of heat-resistant fibers, in particular a fabric made of glass fibers like those used for the manufacture of filters in the metallurgical industry, when use is made, as a starting material, of a composition comprising an organic part made of sugar and a mineral part comprising colloidal silica and wollastonite. This composition allows thermoforming of the fabric and gives to the same a very strong protection and a rigidity. This is particularly interesting when the fabric is used for making a filter like those used during the casting of a liquid metal, especially liquid aluminum.

Abstract: A polyurethane resin obtained from a diisocyanate compound and a polyester polyol. The polyester polyol may (1) comprise not less than 50% by weight of a polyester glycol having a molecular weight of 500-5,000, the polyester glycol being obtained by reacting an acid and 3,3,5-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediol or 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediol and have a molecular weight of 500-5,000, (2) have a number average molecular weight of 500-5,000 and an alcohol hydroxyl group at terminals thereof and comprise not less than 50% by weight of ester units, the ester units being derived from a dicarboxylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediol and/or 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediol, or (3) have a number-average molecular weight of 500-5,000 and comprise not less than 50% by weight of ester units of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and trimethyl-1,6-hexanediols.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heat resistant cloth for fire fighting. At least an inner surface of a fluororesin film is subjected to plasma discharge treatment to form a treated surface. A vacuum-deposition film made of a bright metal such as aluminum is formed on the treated surface of the fluororesin film without use of a primer. The vacuum-deposition film on the treated surface is bonded to an outer surface of a substrate fabric through use of a silicone rubber adhesive in order to form a heat-reflecting layer on the outer surface of the substrate fabric. Since no primer coating layer is used, the heat reflecting layer can prevent a decrease in brightness, which would otherwise occur due to cracks generated in the primer coating layer. Thus, a decrease in heat reflectivity at high temperature is prevented. Since no flammable synthetic resin layer is used at the surface of the heat reflecting layer, flame resistance can be improved.

Abstract: A textile fabric which has been coated with an elastomer-forming silicone-based composition, comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer having a siloxane backbone being end-blocked with at least two silicon-bonded reactive groups, preferably alkenyl, a cross-linking organosilicon material having at least 3 silicon-bonded reactive groups, preferably SiH, a catalyst, a first reinforcing filler, preferably silica or a silicone resin, and at least 2 parts by weight for every part of the first filler, of a second substantially laminar filler, preferably talc, pyrophillite, vermiculite, smectite or mica. The coated fabric may have among other benefits, a lower friction value and limiting oxygen index. Fabrics are specifically useful for inflatable safety restraints.

Abstract: The invention provides gel-coated materials that provide enhanced flame-, physical- and chemical-resistance to the foamed materials. The gel coatings can be created with a sol-gel process. Such treated materials can be used, for example, in the manufacture of articles of clothing that are to be used in environments in which fire and exposure to acids, bases or other chemicals which tend to corrode foamed materials is a potential hazard.

Abstract: An improved bituminized flame-retardant textile material is provided that effectively overcomes bitumin adhesion difficulties associated with products of the prior art wherein the flame-retardant present on the surface of a textile support interfers with and hinders the achievement of bitumin adhesion. An anti-flame agent is applied in a quantity of 20 to 100 grams per square meter over 30 to 90 percent of the upper surface of the textile support. The remaining portions of the upper-surface of the textile support are free of the anti-flame agent. It surprisingly has been found that the surface portions of the textile support that are free of the anti-flame agent provide areas for the achievement of optimum bitumin adhesion with the textile support while still making possible entirely satisfactory flame retardancy for the overall product.

Abstract: Flexible, fire resistant, layered reflecting and photoluminous material is provided which combines the advantages of a light reflective component and a luminescent component in a fire resistant structure which meets National Fire Protection Association standards for inclusion in firefighter's protective clothing. The material includes a first layer of microspherical glass bead or prismatic light reflective plastic material having an underlying surface formed with a plurality of minute prism-like formations projecting therefrom at regular spaced intervals and an overlying substantially smooth light transmissive surface; a second layer containing a homogeneous blend of a resin containing effective amounts of fire retardant, photoluminescent and, optionally luminescent additives; and a third layer which is a fire retardant fabric. The layers are joined at a first region such that the prism-like formations are substantially disabled or destroyed.

Abstract: A laminate sheet comprising (A) a polyester block copolymer which comprises 20 to 70 wt % of a hard segment consisting of an aromatic polyester and 80 to 30 wt % of a soft segment consisting of an aromatic polyester and (B) cloth on at least one side of which the polyester block copolymer is laminated, the melting point (T,.degree. C.) of the polyester block copolymer satisfying the following expressions: T0-5 >T>T0-60 and T>T'+10 (in which T is defined above, T0 is a melting point (0.degree. C.) of the aromatic polyester constituting the hard segment, and T' is a melting point (.degree. C.) of a random polymer obtained by adding 0.1 wt % of titanium tetrabutoxide to the polyester block copolymer and melting and kneading at 250.degree. C. for 3 hours).

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel curable silicone-based aqueous emulsion composition suitable as a surface-coating composition for an air bag base cloth and capable of exhibiting excellent adhesion to the substrate cloth and imparting the surface-coated cloth with excellent flexibility and flame retardancy. The aqueous silicone emulsion composition is a uniform blend which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of an aqueous base emulsion of an organopolysiloxane consisting of(A1) from 10 to 70% by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms in a molecule, in which from 0.01 to 10% by moles of the monovalent hydrocarbon groups are alkenyl groups,(A2) from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas bag for a vehicular restraint system, comprising a wall of a non-coated fabric, the wall having an inner surface facing away from a vehicle interior in an inflated condition of the gas bag, wherein a heat dissipating means is provided on the inner surface of the wall. In a preferred embodiment, the heat dissipating means consist of long floating plastic threads oriented in a weft or warp direction and interwoven with said fabric.

Abstract: Fabric blends of inherently flame resistant fibers and flame resistant cellulosic fibers that contain a flame retardant. According to the method of production of these blends, the inherently flame resistant fibers can be dyed a full shade of color without depleting the flame retardant contained in the cellulosic fibers. In addition, the potential for laundering shrinkage of the inherently flame resistant fibers of the blends is reduced regardless of whether both, one of, or neither of the inherently flame resistant fibers and the flame resistant cellulosic fibers are dyed. Dyeing and/or shrinkage prevention of these blends is conducted at temperatures below 100.degree. C., typically approximately between 70.degree. C. and 100.degree. C.

Abstract: A heat suppressing wrap is provided for suppressing the transfer of thermal energy along a pipe during a thermal joining operation, such as a high temperature, open flame welding, brazing or soldering operation. The heat suppressing wrap is a blended fabric cloth made of at least 50% cotton that is saturated with a liquid solution of a heat, fire and smoke inhibiting agent, and preferably, a fire fighting agent. The fire fighting agent is preferably a fire fighting foam, and most preferably, is PYROCAP B-136.TM. fire fighting foam manufactured by PYROCAP International, Inc. of Woodbridge, Va. Short lengths of the wrap are rolled and placed in a container with the liquid solution so that the cloth wraps remain saturated with the fire fighting agent. The wraps are then positioned, and preferably wrapped, over the pipe adjacent a pipe joint to greatly reduce the transfer of thermal energy along the pipe generated by the thermal joining operation.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric of chemically bonded non-cellulose fibers including a random arrangement of non-cellulose fibers and an essentially formaldehyde free latex binder capable of developing maximum tensile properties at temperatures less than the melt bonding temperature of the non-cellulose fibers.

Abstract: The heat-resisting material according to the present invention comprises a fiber aggregate containing crystalline alumina short fibers and formed in a continuous length and an inflammable sheathing for maintaining the shape of the fiber aggregate in a compressed state. The expansion percentage of the fiber aggregate after burn-off of the sheathing is not less than 10% by volume based on the volume of fiber aggregate in a compressed state. This heat-resisting material can be worked into various forms of product of the heat-resisting material such as rope, square bar, sheet, etc., according to the purpose of use. The present heat-resisting material is provided in continuously long products, has high heat resistance and restoring property, and can be easily applied to the openings or spaces ranged continuously in the longitudinal direction, such as the boundaries between the blocks of the heat-resisting material and joints.

Abstract: Melamine resin fibers are used for manufacturing fire-safety blankets.

Abstract: Wear resistant devices and methods of their manufacture in which the intended function or result of the devices is to influence operational coefficients of friction. The devices are made of fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials produced by nonwoven textile and plastics industries' materials and methods.

Abstract: Fire resistant glass fiber products are produced by coating the glass fibers with at least one nitrogen containing compound and at least 10 weight percent of at least one boron containing compound, drying the glass fibers and curing a binder that is in the coating. The nitrogen containing compound(s) are present in sufficient amounts that there is at least one mol or atom of nitrogen present for each mol or atom of boron present in the boron containing compound(s). When the product is exposed to a fire or high temperatures, such as about 1000 degrees F. or higher, the nitrogen released from the nitrogen containing compound(s) reacts with boron or boron oxide to form a sheath of refractory material around the fibers that protects the fibers and allows the fibers to maintain integrity to higher temperatures and/or for longer times than untreated fibers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method a method of making a material for thermal cores and the material so made. In particular, the present invention disclose a method including the steps of applying thermally conductive particles over at least a portion of a fiber layer, providing another fiber layer upon the fiber layer, and repeating the above steps as desired. In another aspect of the present invention is disclosed a method of making a thermally conductive material including applying thermally conductive particles upon at least a portion of a fiber prepreg layer, providing another fiber prepreg layer upon the fiber layer, repeating the above steps as desired, and bonding the fiber prepreg layers, including the thermally conductive particles, together. The material in accordance with the present invention includes a plurality of layers made of thermally conductive fibers bonded by a resin, and a plurality of interposed layers of resin having a high concentration of high conductivity particles therein.

Abstract: A flexible mat is provided having a nonwoven fabric having first and second major surfaces; and a coating of metal oxide on only a portion of at least one of the major surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite consisting of a chemical barrier layer of, a flame resistant layer, and a reflective layer. The chemical barrier layer is itself a composite material having multiple substrates selected to minimize permeability.

Abstract: A method for preparing an uncured supported elastomer material includes the steps of: providing a fibrous reinforcement material; providing a layer of uncured elastomer material substantially adjacent to the fibrous reinforcement material; exposing the layer and the fibrous reinforcement to a temperature below a curing temperature and above a flow point of the uncured elastomer material, and a pressure sufficient that the uncured elastomer material flows into the fibrous reinforcement material, so as to provide an uncured supported elastomer material.

Abstract: A film having a width of at least about one foot as defined by the cross machine direction thereof and a substantially uniform average thickness of less than about 10 mils is formed of a crosslinkable thermoplastic olefin polymer, a crosslinking agent, and preferably a flame retardant. The film can be combined with a suitable substrate to form a prepreg or coated substrate, and the prepreg or coated substrate can be subsequently treated under conditions to crosslink the olefin polymer and to form a rigid composite structure. The composite structure is particularly useful for printed circuit board applications.

Abstract: A coated duct fabric for wire wound flexible ducts that is constructed from woven fabric having flat filament fill yarns and spun warp yarns woven in a 1/1 plain box weave.

Abstract: A slurry is molded from ceramic fibers and/or microparticles to form a soft felt mat which is impregnated with a sol prior to drying the mat. A catalyst for the sol is caused to diffuse into the mat by exposing the mat to the catalyst and subjecting the mat to a soak time during which the catalyst diffuses into the mat and causes the sol to gel. The sol-gel binder forms bonds so that the mat is dimensionally stabilized. The mat is dried to produce ceramic insulation.Ceramic insulation having a consistent microstructure and a fully gelled sol-gel binder through its entire thickness is also provided.

Abstract: A fire protection material is provided for protecting electrical cables and components. The material comprises an endothermic-reactive insulating fibrous material including an inorganic endothermic filler which undergoes multiple endothermic reactions between the range 100.degree. C. and 750.degree. C.; inorganic fiber material; and an organic polymer binder. The weight ratio of endothermic filler to inorganic fiber is preferably in the range of 0.25 to 3.0. The fire protection material is in the form of semi-rigid or rigid board or may be moulded into sections.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite structure and method for fabricating the composite, are described wherein four sets of mechanically flexible fibers are interwoven in a three-dimensional woven structure wherein each fiber is woven through the structure generally along one of the four directions defined generally parallel to a body diagonal of a cube, and wherein the woven structure is impregnated with polymeric, metallic or ceramic matrix material to form a composite material which is braced against deformation by shear applied in any orientation.

Abstract: CVE polyorganosiloxane compositions crosslinkable into silicone elastomeric state, well suited for the protective coating of a wide variety of substrates and supports, notably vehicular airbags, are improvedly adhered thereto by including in said CVE silicone compositions an adhesiveness promoter comprising (1) at least one alkoxylated organosilane containing, per molecule, at least one C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl radical, (2) at least one organosilicon compound containing at least one epoxy radical, and (3) at least one chelate of metal M and/or a metal alkoxide having the formula: M(OJ).sub.n, wherein n is the valency of M, J is a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical, and M is selected from among Ti, Zr, Ge, Li, Mn, Fe, Al and Mg.

Abstract: A method for making a soft trim composite, and a resulting improved soft trim composite, used for example as a motor vehicle interior trim component or a seat covering component, comprises laminating a surface covering onto an expanded cellular layer, where a cellular layer is provided, to form a bilaminate, and placing a heat barrier insert, comprising nonwoven fibers coated on one side with thermoplastic resin in a mold between the bilaminate and a substrate created in a molding step. The heat barrier insert dissipates heat from substrate molding, permitting a substantially uniform and complete bonded relation to be achieved between substrate and insert, as well as between insert and bilaminate, virtually simultaneously with creation of the substrate, and without causing substantial damage to the bilaminate. An improved soft trim composite made by the method described, is also provided.

Abstract: There are provided a prepreg for a printed circuit board which comprises a glass cloth impregnated with a flame retardative resin composition comprising a (A) resin composed of a (a) styrenic polymer having syndiotactic configuration, a (b) polymer having compatibility with or affinity for the component (a) and further containing polar group, and a (c) thermoplastic resin other than the components (a) and (b) and/or a rubbery elastomer; a (B) halogenated polystyrene in which the amount of halogen atoms contained in halogen compounds generated under specific conditions is at most 1000 ppm by weight; a (C) flame retardant aid; an (D) organic filler or inorganic filler; and the above glass cloth, and also a substrate for printed circuit which comprises the prepreg or a laminate comprising a plurality of the prepregs laminated on each other, at least one side of the prepreg or laminate being laminated with a metallic layer.

Abstract: Structure, composition and method in which a fiber reinforcement is impregnated with an interpenetrating network of a light cure resin and a thermosetting resin which are independently curable, enabling autobody component repair, electronic assembly bonding, etc. by selective cure first of one or the other resin, and the support against fluid flow of the uncured resin by the first cured resin.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced prepreg is provided comprising a carbon paper substrate and a thermoset resin with flame retardant components, the prepreg being particularly useful in the fabrication of aircraft interiors. The substrate may contain PAN carbon fibers and an alcohol binder. The resin may comprise between about 50% to 80% of the prepreg.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive cloth tape for bundling the component wires of a wiring harness for use, for example, on an automobile. Conventional adhesive polyvinyl chloride tapes and adhesive acetate cloth tapes have problems that wiring harnesses bundled by these adhesive tapes generate fluttering and rustling noise while the automobile is running, and conventional adhesive cotton cloth tapes reduce the efficiency of bundling work because these tapes have high tear strength, though their noise preventing performance is excellent. The present invention provides an adhesive cloth tape solving the foregoing problems in the conventional adhesive cloth tapes, having a tensile strength of 8 kgf/19 mm or higher with respect to the direction of its length, and comprising: a woven base cloth of 0.