Preface 1 The History and Future Trends of Non-halogenated Flame Retarded Polymers 1 James W. Mitchell 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Key Flame Retardancy Safety Requirements 6 1.3 Geographical Trends 8 1.4 Applications for Non-halogenated FRP''s 11 References 14 2 Phosphorus-based FRs 17 Sergei Levchik 2.1 Introduction 17 2.2 Main Classes of Phosphorus-based FRs 18 2.
3 Polyolefins 20 2.4 Polycarbonate and Its Blends 27 2.5 Polyphenylene Ether Blends 32 2.6 Polyesters and Polyamides 34 2.7 Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) and Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) 38 2.8 Epoxy Resins 39 2.9 Unsaturated Polyesters 43 2.10 PU Foams 45 2.
11 Textiles 50 2.12 Conclusions and Further Trends 55 References 56 3 Mineral Filler Flame Retardants 75 Reiner Sauerwein 3.1 Introduction 75 3.2 Industrial Importance of Mineral Flame Retardants 76 3.3 Overview of mineral filler FRs 81 3.4 Working Principle of Hydrated Mineral Flame Retardants 101 3.5 Thermoplastic and Elastomeric Applications 109 3.6 Reactive Resins/Thermoset Applications 127 3.
7 Summary, Trends and Challenges 137 References 138 4 Nitrogen-based Flame Retardants 143 Martin Klatt 4.1 Introduction 143 4.2 Main Types of Nitrogen-based Flame Retardants 144 4.3 Ammonia-based Flame Retardants 144 4.4 Melamine-based Flame Retardants 149 4.5 Nitrogen-based Radical Generators 159 4.6 Phosphazenes, Phospham and Phosphoroxynitride 162 4.7 Cyanuric Acid-based Flame Retardants 164 4.
8 Summary and Conclusion 165 References 165 5 Silicon Based Flame Retardants 169 Mert Kilinc 5.1 Introduction 169 5.2 Basics of Silicon Chemistry 170 5.3 Industrial Applications of Silicones 172 5.4 Silicones as Flame Retardant Materials 175 5.5 Mode of Actions of Silicone-based Flame Retardants 190 5.6 Toxicology and Environmental Effects of Silicones 191 5.7 Future Trends in Silicon-based Flame Retardants 194 5.
8 Summary 195 References 196 6 Boron-based Flame Retardants in Non-Halogen-based Polymers 201 Kelvin K. Shen 6.1 Introduction 201 6.2 Major Functions of Borates in Flame Retardancy 202 6.3 Major Commercial Boron-based Flame Retardants and Their Applications 202 6.4 Mode of Actions of Boron-based Flame Retardants 233 6.5 Conclusions 234 References 235 7 Polymer Nanocomposites: A nearly Universal FR Synergist 243 Guenter Beyer and Tie Lan Nanocor 7.1 Introduction 243 7.
2 Inorganic Materials as Candidate for Nanocomposite Formation 244 7.3 Nanocomposites as Non-Halogenated Flame 252 7.4 Combinations of Nanocomposite with Traditional Flame Retardants 271 7.5 Contribution of Nanocomposites to Achieve New FR Cable Standard (EU CPR) 282 7.6 New Developments and Outlook 286 References 289 8 Intumescent Systems 293 S. Duquesne and T. Futterer 8.1 Introduction 293 8.
2 The basics of Intumescence 294 8.3 Intumescent Products and Formulations Used in Thermoplastic and Thermoset Materials 300 8.4 Intumescent Systems in Fire Protection 321 8.5 Trends and Challenges in Intumescent Systems 329 8.6 Conclusions 332 References 333 9 Other Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant Chemistries and Future Flame Retardant Solutions 347 Alexander B. Morgan, Paul A. Cusack and Charles A. Wilkie 9.
1 The Periodic Table of Flame Retardants 347 9.2 Transition Metal Flame Retardants 350 9.3 Sulfur-based Flame Retardants 355 9.4 Carbon-based Flame Retardants 356 9.5 Tin-based Flame Retardants 364 9.6 Engineering Non-Hal FR Solutions 380 9.7 Future Directions 385 Acknowledgements 395 References 395 Index 000.