Abstract: A composition comprising a heat transfer portion and a lubricating portion, wherein the lubricating portion comprises one or more compounds according to formula (I): wherein W is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br and I; Y is independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br and I; Z is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, (CW2)PCW3, CY3, OCW3, O(CW2)pCW3, OCW((CY2)mCY3)CWCW2, polyalkylene glycol and polyolester; n is an integer from 2 to 250; m is an integer from 0 to 3; and p is an integer from 0 to 9.

Abstract: The present application provides a hydrodefluorination process for the preparation of hydrofluoroalkenes by catalyzed substitution of one or more F atoms of a C2-C30 fluoroalkene, or a C2-C10 fluoroalkene, with one or more H atoms using a hydride source, such as a silane, and copper catalyst. During this process at least one C—F bond in the fluoroakene is converted to a C—H bond. The process is useful in the manufacture of hydrofluoroalkenes, such as hydrofluoroalkenes employed as, for example, refrigerants and blowers. Also provided are precatalyst compositions for performing the process, and formulations manufactured from hydrofluoroalkenes produced using the process.

Abstract: Prepare nanofoam by (a) providing an aqueous solution of a flame retardant dissolved in an aqueous solvent, wherein the flame retardant is a solid at 23° C. and 101 kiloPascals pressure when in neat form; (b) providing a fluid polymer composition selected from a solution of polymer dissolved in a water-miscible solvent or a latex of polymer particles in a continuous aqueous phase; (c) mixing the aqueous solution of flame retardant with the fluid polymer composition to form a mixture; (d) removing water and, if present, solvent from the mixture to produce a polymeric composition having less than 74 weight-percent flame retardant based on total polymeric composition weight; (e) compound the polymeric composition with a matrix polymer to form a matrix polymer composition; and (f) foam the matrix polymer composition into nanofoam having a porosity of at least 60 percent.

Abstract: A composite liner includes first and second basalt fabric layers with at least one of the first and second basalt fabric layers formed from woven basalt fibers. The composite liner further includes a core positioned between the first and second basalt fabric layers, where the first and second basalt fabric layers are secured to the core.

Abstract: A composition comprising a fluid, and a material dispersed in the fluid, the material made up of particles having a complex three dimensional surface area such as a sharp blade-like surface, the particles having an aspect ratio larger than 0.7 for promoting kinetic boundary layer mixing in a non-linear-viscosity zone. The composition may further include an additive dispersed in the fluid. The fluid may be a thermopolymer material. A method of extruding the fluid includes feeding the fluid into an extruder, feeding additives into the extruder, feeding a material into the extruder, passing the material through a mixing zone in the extruder to disperse the material within the fluid wherein the material migrates to a boundary layer of the fluid to promote kinetic mixing of the additives within the fluid, the kinetic mixing taking place in a non-linear viscosity zone.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a reversibly thermochromic system comprising a substituted or an unsubstituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-dione and a base and to a reversibly thermochromic composition comprising the reversibly thermochromic system and a carrier material and to novel substituted 6,11-dihydroxy-naphthacene-5,12-diones.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a fluorine-containing phosphate ester-amide which has high flame retardancy such as exhibiting flame retardant effects at a small quantity of addition, and sufficient hydrolysis resistance. [Solution] A fluorine-containing phosphate ester-amide represented by general formula (1). (In the formula, R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent a branched or linear alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms in which at least one carbon bonded to a nitrogen atom is a secondary or tertiary carbon, wherein R1 and R2 may have a substituent group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a methyl amino group, an ethyl amino group, a dimethyl amino group, diethyl amino group and a fluorine atom. In addition, R1 and R2 may be bonded together to form a five- to eight-membered cyclic structure. X and Y are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, and n and m represent an integer of 1 to 6.

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: Fire retardant coating systems and solid body cast systems comprise a first part comprising at least one ingredient having NCO functionality; and a second part comprising at least one ingredient having an active hydrogen functionality that is co-reactive with the NCO, wherein the first part and the second part are formulated so that when the parts are mixed together they form a cured coating or a solid body. The coating system or solid body cast system comprises a first fire retardant ingredient that is a phosphorus-based compound, a second fire retardant ingredient that is an intumescent material, and a third fire retardant ingredient that is a brominated ingredient. Methods for preparing a fire retardant coating or solid body are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed are an inorganic fireproof and heat-insulating material and an article thereof. The material comprises the following components in weight ratio: 5 parts of A component, 5.5-7 parts of a bonding agent, and 1-1.5 parts of a curing agent, wherein the A component comprises perlite and vermiculite in a weight ratio of 1:4 to 4:1. Both the perlite and vermiculite are in particle form after expansion, and the bonding agent is an inorganic bonding agent. The material is formed by mixing the abovementioned components, then pouring same into a forming mold, and pressing. The present invention has good fireproof performance and heat insulation performance. A fireproof and heat-insulating plate made by mixing the expanded perlite, vermiculite, and elutriated mud (i.e. pottery clay) improves the strength thereof, and satisfies the requirements for an external wall on waterproofing, fireproof and heat insulation.

Abstract: A flame retardant filler having brominated silica particles, for example, imparts flame retardancy to manufactured articles such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), connectors, and other articles of manufacture that employ thermosetting plastics or thermoplastics. In this example, brominated silica particles serve both as a filler for rheology control (viscosity, flow, etc.) and a flame retardant. In an exemplary application, a PCB laminate stack-up includes conductive planes separated from each other by a dielectric material that includes a flame retardant filler comprised of brominated silica particles. In an exemplary method of synthesizing the brominated silica particles, a monomer having a brominated aromatic functional group is reacted with functionalized silica particles (e.g., isocyanate, vinyl, amine, or epoxy functionalized silica particles).

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame retardant acrylic-based copolymer which includes a derivative unit obtained from a monomer mixture comprising: (A) a (meth)acrylic monomer; (B) at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of an aromatic vinyl monomer and an unsaturated nitrile monomer; and (C) a phosphorus-based (meth)acrylic monomer. The flame retardant acrylic copolymer has high refractivity and exhibits excellent flame retardancy and scratch resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions formulated to provide water resistant and low flame spread properties when applied as a coating to a surface (e.g., the surface of a wood product). Wood products treated with the composition, as well as methods for applying the composition to a surface are also provided.

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

Abstract: A multi-use functional cotton, and, more particularly, a multi-use functional cotton including a composition for manufacturing a multi-use functional cotton, and to a method for manufacturing the same are provided. Here, the composition includes natural cotton, an ammonium aqueous solution, a first ammonium phosphate, boron, an anionic surfactant, a fluorine-based water repellent, and an acrylic phosphate-based coupling agent. The multi-use functional cotton can be useful in maintaining a thermal retention property, a thermal insulation property and cold resistance of the natural cotton as a functional chemical, which is harmless to the human body, is allowed to permeate into a hollow tissue (lumen) of the natural cotton, and improving elasticity, tensile strength and bursting strength since more closed cells are formed than natural cotton not treated with the functional chemical.

Abstract: Fire retardant materials are provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.

Abstract: A flame retardant-stabiliser combination for thermoplastic polymers, containing as component A: 50 to 90% by weight of a monoaryl phosphinic acid salt of the general formula (I), where R1 is an unsubstituted or substituted C6-C15 aryl group or a C7-C16 alkyl aryl group or a C7-C16 aryl alkyl group; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonized nitrogen base; as component B: 5 to 50 wt % of a nitrogen-containing synergist and/or a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant; as component C: 0 to 10 wt % of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide, manganese oxide, tin oxide, aluminium hydroxide, boehmite, magnesium hydroxide, hydrotalcite, hydrocalumite, calcium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide, tin oxide hydrate, manganese hydroxide, zinc borate, zinc hydroxystannate and/or zinc stannate; as component D: 0 to 3 wt % of a mixture of a phosphonite or a phosphonite/phosphate mixture, and as component E: 0 to 3 wt % of an ester or salt of long-chain aliphatic carbonic acids having

Abstract: The present invention provides combined property, dual-action aqueous and dry compositions for application to a material, such as conventional Gypsum Wall Board, ceiling tiles, joint compounds, concrete and other interior building materials, prior to an exposure of the material to fire, or prior to, during or after exposure of the material to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes, and related methods. When compositions within the present invention are properly applied to a material prior to the material being exposed to fire, or prior to, during or after the material being exposed to conditions favorable to the growth of microbes, these compositions have the effect of reducing the amount of burning that occurs to the material, and/or reducing the amount or density of smoke and associated toxic gases produced by the material, when the material is exposed to fire.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for stabilizing methamphetamine laboratories, such as by mitigating their explosive potential.

Abstract: A composite comprising a flame retardant, such as ATH and an expandable graphite is disclosed.

Abstract: Fire retardant materials are provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.

Abstract: Fire retardant materials arc provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of producing manufactured aggregates and other compositions from a particulate PCM slurry, suspension or emulsion by combining a cementitious binder and a adsorbent and/or absorbent with the PCM slurry. The PCM-containing composition can be produced in an agglomeration process. The ingredients can also be mixed to form a viscous mass which can be extruded or otherwise formed to produce useful products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flameproofed, UV resistant polycarbonate moulding compositions with good melt stability and a high proportion of free, reactive UV absorbers, wherein the polycarbonate compositions comprise A) at least one polycarbonate with an average molecular weight M w of 18,000 to 40,000, B) at least one alkali or alkaline earth salt of an organic flame retardant consisting of diphenylsulfone, alkali or alkaline earth diphenylsulfone sulfonate and alkali or alkaline earth diphenylsulfone disulfonate, and C) one or more reactive UV absorbers, and wherein B) comprises diphenylsulfone in a proportion of 1.10 wt. % to 2.50 wt. %, based on the total mass of component B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizer system for halogenated polymers comprising, as component (A), calcium monocarbonatohydroxodialuminate of the formula (A) CamAl2(OH)6+2(m-1)CO3*nH2O??(A), where m=from 3.8 to 4.2, and n=from 0 to 3, and, as component (B), a catena-2,2?,2?-nitrilotrisethanolperchloratolithium or -sodium coordination polymer (B1) with a monomer unit of the formula where Mt=Li or Na, An=OClO3 and q=1, and/or a quaternary or ternary ammonium or phosphonium perchlorate (B2). The present invention further relates to compositions and articles comprising these stabilizer systems, and to the use of the systems and compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flameproof agent stabiliser combination containing, as component A 40-99 wt. % of a phosphinic acid salt of formula (I) and/or a diphosphinic acid salt of formula (II) and/or polymers thereof, wherein R1, R2 are the same or different and represent C1-C18-alkyl linear, branched or cyclic, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl and/or C7-C18-alkylaryl; R3 represents C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, C7-C18-alkylarylene or C7-C18-arylalkylene; M represents Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protoned nitrogen base; m represents 1-4; n represents 1-4; x represents 1-4, as component B 1-60 wt. % of a phosphinic acid salt of general formula (III) wherein R4 represents C1-C18-alkyl linear, branched or cyclic, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl or C7-C18-alkylaryl and M represents Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base, as component C 0-50 wt.

Abstract: Flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers The invention relates to a flame retardant-stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers, comprising as component A 30 to 79.9% by weight of a phosphinic salt of the formula (I) and/or of a diphosphinic salt of the formula (II) and/or polymers thereof in which R1, R2 are the same or different and are each H, C1-C18-alkyl, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-arylalkyl and/or C7-C18-alkylaryl; R3 is linear or branched C1-C10-alkylene, C6-C10-arylene, -alkylarylene or -arylalkylene; M is Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m is 1 to 4; n is 1 to 4; x is 1 to 4, as component B 20 to 50% by weight of a nitrogen-containing synergist or of a phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant and as component C 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame retardant composition, particularly designed for fire fighting with aerial means. The retardant composition comprises a liquid ammonium polyphosphate of chain length with a value of n between 2 and 3, n being the number of condensation groups, and an ammonium polyphosphate in powder form in suspension, with a chain length with a value of n between 100 and 1500. In addition to the above, the flame retardant composition comprises corrosion inhibitors, in particular zinc orthophosphate dihydrate, and at least one surfactant agent as wetting agent or dispensing agent, an organic or inorganic thickening agent and at least one coloring agent.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceramic composition and a porous ceramic insulating material comprising the same, which is widely used as a core material in sandwich panels or fire doors. The ceramic composition comprises 44-60 wt % of glass powder, 8-15 wt % of fly ash, 4-8 wt % of intercrete as a surface treatment agent, and 23-29 wt % of water glass. The porous ceramic insulating material manufactured from the composition is lightweight and is an environmentally friendly material which generates no toxic gas when it catches fire. The ceramic insulating material can be produced at a low temperature of 800˜900° C., and thus has low production cost. In addition, it can be continuously manufactured in a sheet form.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flame-retardant hardener for epoxy resin having a compound represented by formula (I): In addition, the present invention also provides a flame-retardant resin material comprising the aforementioned flame-retardant hardener for epoxy resin. Moreover, the present invention further provides a method for manufacturing a flame-retardant hardener for epoxy resin, which can be directly applied in a resin curing process after a cooling step without additional purification. As described by the present invention, the flame-retardant hardener for epoxy resin in accordance with the present invention can replace the conventional toxic halogenated resins, and provide an environmental-friendly flame-retardant hardener for epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant.

Abstract: A composition for imparting reduced ignition propensity properties to a smoking article by treating the smoking article wrapper. The composition comprising at least one phase transition substance which, upon being subjected to the heat of the smoking article burning firecone, physically transforms and at least partially fills the pores of the smoking article wrapper to reduce the permeability of the wrapper in the vicinity of the burning firecone. The reduced permeability of the wrapper in the vicinity of the firecone will permit sufficient air flow to sustain free burn, but, when the smoking article is placed on a substrate, the reduced permeability of the wrapper imparts reduced ignition propensity such that there is insufficient air flow to sustain combustion of the firecone or insufficient air flow to sustain an intensity of the burning firecone necessary to ignite the substrate.

Abstract: The smoke suppressant comprises a molybdate precipitate on the surface of a borate core. The precipitate increases surface area of the core and provides improved smoke suppression relative to a mixture of the molybdate and borate core. The suppressants can be incorporated into polymer compositions to improve their smoke suppression capability.

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: The invention provides a heat transfer composition comprising: (i) 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (R1234ze, CF3CH?CHF) (ii) a second component comprising R-1243zf, (3,3,3 trifluoropropene) or a difluoropropene (R-1252) selected from R-1252zf, R-1252yf, R-1252ye R-1252ze and R-1252zc, and mixtures thereof; and (iii) a third component selected from R32 (difluoromethane), R744 (CO2), R41 (fluoromethane), R1270 (propene), R290 (propane), R161 (fluoroethane) and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Compositions include an aerogel component and have low thermal conductivity. Methods for preparing slurries or composites include, for example combining the aerogel component with a surfactant, binder and other ingredients, such as, for instance, fibers. The compositions can be slurries that can be used in coating applications or self supporting rigid composites.

Abstract: A nucleic acid tag comprising a nucleotide-support platform attached to a nucleic acid molecule, a fire retardant, and an encapsulant. Unique nucleic acid-containing tags containing a fire- or heat-protective element are seeded at one or more geographic locations. Using sequence analysis techniques, the person or object of interest is examined for the presence of one or more of the seeded nucleic acids. The geographic location associated with each detected nucleic acid is used to backtrack the item's path or extrapolate a probable point of origin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising flammable refrigerant, fire hazard-reducing agent, and optionally a lubricant suitable for use in a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus. Further, the present invention relates to compositions comprising lubricant and fire hazard-reducing agent and methods for reducing flammability of flammable refrigerant, for delivering a fire hazard-reducing agent to a refrigeration or air conditioning apparatus, and for replacing a non-flammable refrigerant with a flammable refrigerant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation or accumulation of ice on a solid surface and for reducing the salt out temperatures.

Abstract: A fire control system according to various aspects of the present invention includes an extinguishant having a suppressant and a thermal absorbant. The suppressant is configured to suppress the fire. The thermal absorbant is configured to absorb heat from the fire. In one embodiment, the thermal absorbant is configured to absorb thermal radiation from the fire and inhibit reflection of thermal radiation from the suppressant and/or other surfaces back into the fire. In additional and alternative embodiments, the 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: The invention relates to gypsum mortar with expanded vermiculite added with citric acid and tartaric acid and to the method for obtaining same, containing the following elements in the following proportions: between 40% and 70% calcium sulphate; between 40% and 70% laminated expanded vermiculite; between 0.05% and 0.3% citric acid; between 0.05% and 1% tartaric acid; between 0.01% and 0.5% sodium or potassium citrate; and water q.s.p. 1000 ml, in which, for surface coating, the added vermiculite is obtained following treatment in a vertical furnace, which provides improved grain size and sheets of exfoliated vermiculite without water or air, and the mortar is provided with citric acid and tartaric acid, copper sulphate and sodium or potassium scitrate, with the water being added before the mixture is produced.

Abstract: Mats for absorbing one or more fluids are disclosed. The mats comprise fiberglass and optionally, one or more additional fibers, such as low melt thermoplastic binders. Multilayer are disclosed featuring glass fiber sandwiched between one or more nonwoven fabrics on one or more faces. Methods for manufacturing and using the mats to absorb/adsorb one or more fluids are disclosed. A medium comprising fiberglass and one or more sources of additional fiber is also disclosed, as are kits for absorbing fluids using the mats or the medium.

Abstract: Compositions, and processes utilizing such compositions, are provided for reducing mercury emissions from combustion gases. Such compositions comprise a sorbent and a brominated organic compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides latent heat storage materials having enhanced fire-retardant properties. These include compositions of magnesia cement and a phase change material in which the magnesia cement is formed from magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, and water. The molar ratio of magnesium chloride to water may be in the range of about 1:17 to 1:32. The magnesium chloride may be dissolved in the water to give a solution having a Baumé in the range between 15° and 26°. The molar ratio of magnesium chloride to magnesium oxide may be in the range of about 1:1 to about 1:5, and the latent heat storage material may additionally comprises fillers, and/or intumescent agents. The phase change material may be a microencapsulated formulation. A process for making these compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides latent heat storage materials having enhanced fire-retardant properties. These include compositions a phase change material and a binder, the binder including dry inert powder, phosphogypsum, and an alkaline salt of any metal. The latent heat storage material may additionally comprise magnesia cement including magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, and water. The latent heat storage material may additionally comprises fillers, and/or intumescent agents. The phase change material may be a microencapsulated formulation. A process for making these compositions is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing flame-retardant, non-corrosive, highly flawable polyamides and polyesters, which comprises using a flame retardant mixture made of a phosphinic salt of the formula (I), where M?Al, Mg, Ca, Ti, or Na (component A) in which R1 and R2 are identical or different and are C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, and/or aryl; n is from 1 to 3, and, as component B, a metal salt of an organic acid, and/or an inorganic zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, aluminum, titanium, tin, antimony, bismuth, or barium compound, where the amount of component A present in the flame retardant mixture is from 70 to 99.5% by weight and the amount of component B present in the flame retardant mixture is from 0.5 to 30% by weight.