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Flame retardants for flexible polyurethane foam.


Firemaster 600 and Firemaster 602 flame retardants for flexible polyurethane foam Noun 1. polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics
polyfoam

polyurethan, polyurethane - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or
 are said to be approximately 10% more efficient than Firemaster 550 and Firemaster 552. Each of these products is said to exhibit outstanding scorch resistance, minimal effect upon foam processing, physical properties and cigarette smolder smol·der also smoul·der  
intr.v. smol·dered, smol·der·ing, smol·ders
1. To burn with little smoke and no flame.

2.
, as well as a favorable environmental profile. Firemaster 602 is specifically recommended for mechanically cooled foams.

Flexible polyurethane foams, which are used primarily as cushioning in furniture, mattress and automotive applications, generally incorporate flame retardant additives to achieve fire safety. In recent years, flame retardant standards for such products, e.g., the new Consumer Product Safety Commission standard for mattress flammability, are said to have become increasingly more stringent. At the same time, society demands that flame retardants are environmentally responsible, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 the company.

Firemaster 600 and Firemaster 602 are said to do both, and are said to represent the latest in the company's ongoing commitment to offer only those products meeting the highest of environmental and fire safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.  to customers.

The company is a global manufacturer of flame retardants for a wide range of combustible com·bus·ti·ble
adj.
Capable of igniting and burning.

n.
A substance that ignites and burns readily.
 materials.

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Publication:Rubber World
Date:Jun 22, 2006
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