Next Generation Flame Retardants for Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Upholstered furniture, mattresses, and automotive seating manufactured today rely on flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) as the primary cushioning material. In these applications, flexible polyurethane foam products provide the comfort and support that the end-users demand. Like all other organic materials, when exposed to an ignition source with sufficient heat, FPF products will burn.Historically flame retardants have been added to the FPF to render the foam more combustion resistant. Recently the environmental impact and human health concerns have lead flexible foam producers to seek alternatives.Although alternatives have now been successfully introduced, it is clear that continuous improvement is needed. This paper discusses the issues being faced and the next generation of flame retardants being developed for FPF products. The flame retardants will be evaluated according to their enhancement of flammability performance and environmental profile.
Han Songqing Stephen Falloon Matthew Phillips Richard Rose
Chemtura(HK)Holding Co.,Ltd., Shanghai Rep.Office, Shanghai, ZIP 200122 Chemtura Corporation, PO Box 2200, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2200
国际会议
北京
英文
95-100
2006-10-30（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）