| Author(s): |
Gregory T. Linteris; |
| Title: |
Gas-Phase Mechanisms of Fire Retardants |
| Published: |
June 28, 2002 |
| Abstract: |
Fire retardants are added to polymers to increase their ignition time and reduce their heat release rates when burning. They are often described as acting either in the condensed-phase or in the gas-phase, with an understanding that often, both modes can be important for a given fire retardant. The purpose of this note is to review the understanding of the mechanisms by which fire retardants act in the gas phase. |
| Citation: |
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 6889 |
| Pages: |
35 pp. |
| Keywords: |
chemical inhibition;fire retardants;flame inhibition;halogen additives;material flammability |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
