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- Title
New Thinking Flame Retardants.
- Authors
Betts, Kellyn S.
- Abstract
This article discusses potential alternatives to polybrominated diphenyl ethers and other flame retardant chemicals. According to the author, work is progressing on the development of barriers or nanomaterials to reduce heat release capacity in polyurethane foam for mattresses and other furniture fill materials. Smolder resistant cover fabrics and fire-safe cigarettes are also being tested. Carbon-nanotubes woven into fibers and nanoclays have the potential to reduce the burn rate. Non-flammable plastic polymers and the use of non-halogenated, phosphorus-based fire retardants show potential for printed circuit boards and electronics housings.
- Subjects
FIREPROOFING agents; POLYBROMINATED diphenyl ethers; POLYMERS; PRINTED circuits; CARBON nanotubes; CLAY minerals; ENGINEERED barrier systems (Waste disposal); FIREPROOFING of fabrics; FIRE resistant plastics
- Publication
Environmental Health Perspectives, 2008, Vol 116, Issue 5, pA210
- ISSN
0091-6765
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1289/ehp.116-a210