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Advances in fire retardant materialsEdited by A R Horrocks and D Price, University of Bolton, UK
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 70
…provides a wealth of information, written with a concise and critical approach by an internationally acknowledged expert in the field.
International Dyer
…an indispensable book for producers, manufacturers, retailers, industrial research workers in academia.
International Dyer
This is a masterly contribution to the literature and it is highly recommended to all who deal with flammability and retardancy.
International Dyer
- reviews advances in improving the retardancy of materials
- addresses key environmental issues
- examines fire testing issues and regulations and the challenges involved
- discusses applications in areas such as automotive materials, military fabrics and composites
- an important updated addition to Horrocks and Price's Fire retadant materials
This important book provides a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to a broad range of materials. The manufacture of fire retardant materials is an active area of research, the understanding of which can improve safety as well as the marketability of a product.
The first part of the book reviews the advances that have occurred in improving the fire retardancy of specific materials, ranging from developments in phosphorus and halogen-free flame retardants to the use of nanocomposites as novel flame retardant systems. Key environmental issues are also addressed. The second group of chapters examines fire testing issues and regulations. A final group of chapters addresses the application of fire retardant materials in such areas as composites, automotive materials, military fabrics and aviation materials.
With its distinguished editors and array of international contributors, this book is an essential reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve fire retardancy in materials. It is also suitable for researchers in industry or academia.
ISBN 1 84569 262 4
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 262 9
September 2008
632 pages 234 x 156mm hardback
£185.00 / US$315.00 / €220.00
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About the editors
Richard Horrocks is currently Professor in Textile Science at the Centre for Materials Research and Innovation, University of Bolton. Professor Horrocks has published over 160 refereed journal papers, 3 patents and 5 edited texts.
Dennis Price is currently Research Professor of Fire Chemistry at the Centre for Materials Research and Innovation, University of Bolton. Professor Price has published over 180 papers together with several edited texts and conference proceedings.
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Contents
PART 1 ADVANCES IN FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
PART 2 TESTING, REGULATION AND ASSESSING THE BENEFITS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
PART 3 APPLICATIONS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
Introduction
A R Horrocks and D Price, University of Bolton, UK
PART 1 ADVANCES IN FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
Flame retardancy of textiles: new approaches
S Bourbigot, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille (ENSCL), France
- Introduction
- Developments in assessing levels of flame retardancy of textiles
- Flame retardant natural fibres
- Flame retardant synthetic fibres
- Flame retardant inorganic man-made fibres
- Future trends
- References
Developments in phosphorus flame retardants
S V Levchik, Supresta LLC and E D Weil, Polytechnic University of Brooklyn, USA
- Introduction
- Main types of phosphorus flame retardants
- Polycarbonate and its blends
- Polyesters and nylons
- Epoxy resins
- Polyurethane foams
- Polyolefins
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- Conclusions
- References
Halogen-free flame retardants
Y-Z Wang, Sichuan University, China
- Introduction
- Challenges posed by replacing halogen-containing flame retardants
- Attempts at successful halogen replacement in special applications
- Flame retardancy and anti-dripping properties
- Flame retardancy and mechanical properties
- Further trends
- Acknowledgements
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Nanocomposites I: Current developments in nanocomposites as novel flame retardants
C A Wilkie, Marquette University and A B Morgan, University of Dayton Research Institute, USA
- Introduction
- Brief history of polymer nanocomposites in flame retardancy applications
- Nanoparticles for polymer nanocomposite use
- Polymer nanocomposite formation
- Polymer nanocomposite flammability – measured effects without conventional flame retardants
- Mechanism of flammability reduction
- Polymer nanocomposites combined with conventional flame retardants
- Applications for flame retardant polymer nanocomposites
- Future trends and conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Nanocomposites II: Potential applications of nanocomposite-based flame retardant systems
A R Horrocks, University of Bolton, UK
- Introduction
- Applications and processing challenges for nanocomposite polymers
- Potential application areas
- Future trends
- References
Flame retardant/resistant textile coatings and laminates
A R Horrocks, University of Bolton, UK
- Introduction
- Main types of fire retardant/resistant coatings and laminates
- Halogen replacement in back-coated textile formulations
- Role of nanoparticles
- Introduction of volatile phosphorus-containing species
- Novel or smart ways of introducing flame retardant coatings to textiles and laminates
- Plasma-initiated coatings
- References
Environmentally friendly flame resistant textiles
P J Wakelyn, National Cotton Council of America, USA
- Introduction
- Key environmental/ecotoxicological issues
- Desirable properties of environmentally friendly flame retardant chemicals
- Examples of potentially environmentally friendly flame retardant applications for cotton-based textiles
- Potentially environmentally friendly flame retardant applications for mattresses, bedclothes and upholstered furniture
- Inherently flame retardant fibres
- Risk management, risk mediation and risk reduction
- Future trends
- Acknowledgement
- References
Recycling and disposal of flame retardant materials
A Castrovinci, University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland, M Lavaselli, Centro di Cultura per l’Ingegneria delle Materie Plastiche and G Camino, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- Introduction on flame retardants
- Recycling
- Directives on recycling of flame retarded materials
- Recyclability of flame retarded polymers
- Conclusions
- References
PART 2 TESTING, REGULATION AND ASSESSING THE BENEFITS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
Challenges in fire testing: a tester’s viewpoint
M L Janssens, Southwest Research Institute, USA
- Introduction
- Type I flammability tests
- Type II.A flammability tests
- Type II.B flammability tests
- Challenges in assessing material flammability
- Use of material flammability tests
- Limitations of material flammability tests
- Future trends in material flammability assessment
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Challenges in fire testing: reaction to fire tests and assessment of fire toxicity
T R Hull, University of Central Lancashire, UK
- Introduction
- Fire testing - principles and problems
- Fire resistance tests
- Reaction to fire tests
- Measurement of heat release
- Fire toxicity
- Future trends: prediction of fire behaviour from material properties and models of fire growth
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
New and potential flammability regulations
J Troitzsch, Fire and Environmental Protection Service, Germany
- Introduction: overview of present fire safety regulations in Europe
- Building
- Fire testing of construction products in the European Union
- Fire safety requirements and tests for electrical engineering and electronics equipment
- Fire safety requirements and tests in transportation for rail vehicles and ships
- Fire safety requirements and tests in furniture
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Life cycle assessment of consumer products with a focus on fire performance
M Simonson and P Anderson, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden
- Introduction
- Life cycle assessment
- Television case study
- Cable case study
- Furniture case study
- Conclusions
- Future trends
- References
PART 3 APPLICATIONS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
The risks and benefits of flame retardants in consumer products
A M Emsley and G C Stevens, University of Surrey, UK
- Introduction
- The importance of understanding risks and benefits
- Primary risks of flame retardants in consumer products
- Balance of risk
- Benefits of flame retardants in consumer products
- Differentiating the effects of smoking and smoke alarm trends
- Future trends
- Sources of information and advice
- References
Composites having improved fire resistance
B K Kandola and E Kandare, University of Bolton, UK
- Introduction
- Composites and their constituents
- Key issues and performance requirements for different sectors
- Flammability of composites and their constituents
- Fire retardant solutions
- Mechanical property degradation during and after fire
- Post-fire mechanical performance of fire retardant composites
- Future trends
- References
Improving the fire safety of road vehicles
M M Hirschler, GBH International, USA
- Introduction
- Regulatory requirements
- United States fire loss statistics
- State of the art of regulation and guidelines
- Activities of United States National Fire Protection Association hazard and risk committee
- 2007 Draft of National Fire Protection Association Guide 556
- Alternate approach
- Conclusions
- References
Firefighters’ protective clothing
H Mäkinen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
- Introduction
- Different tasks and requirements for fire and heat protection
- Types and design of clothing required for protection
- Materials used in firefighters' clothing
- Measuring flame and thermal performance
- Future trends
- References
- Appendix: Standards
Fire protection in military fabrics
S Nazare, University of Bolton, UK
- Introduction
- Fire hazards
- Military burn injuries
- Clothing protection for military personnel
- Existing flame retardant solutions for military uniforms
- Flame retardant textiles: military applications
- Types of military clothing
- Testing standards and methodologies
- Performance standards and durability requirements
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Flame retardant materials for maritime and naval applications
U Sorathia, Naval Surface Warfare Center, USA
- Introduction
- Fire threat
- Fire safety regulations
- Methods of reducing flammability
- Fibre reinforced plastics
- Fire performance and test methods for fibre reinforced plastics
- Summary
- Sources of further information and advice
- References
Materials with reduced flammability in aerospace and aviation
R E Lyon, Federal Aviation Administration, USA
- Introduction
- History of aircraft fire regulations
- Materials used in commercial aircraft
- Fire test methods for aircraft materials
- Future trends
- Acknowledgements
- References