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Author
Ohlemiller, T. J. | Rogers, F. E. | Kurtz, A. | Bellan, J. | Summerfield, M.
Title
Experimental and Modeling Studies of Smoldering in Flexible Polyurethanes. (<u>Former Title</u>: Modeling the Generation of Toxic Gases by the Smoldering Combustion of Polyurethanes.) Two Year Summary Report. July 1, 1974-June 30, 1976.
Coporate
Princeton Univ, NJ
Sponsor
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Report
NBS GCR 77-101, July 21, 1976, 125 p.
Distribution
AVAILABLE FROM National Technical Information Service (NTIS), Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. Telephone: 1-800-553-6847 or 703-605-6000; Fax: 703-605-6900; Rush Service (Telephone Orders Only) 800-553-6847; Website: http://www.ntis.gov
Contract
GRANT-49026
Keywords
chairs | char | combustion | fabric flammability | fire safety | flexible foams | furniture | polyurethanes | small scale fire tests | smoldering | upholstery
Abstract
The fire safety hazard posed by smoldering combustion of polyurethane-based cushioning materials is the subject of a continuing study, now underway for two years. The focus is on the smolder process in open cell, flexible polyurethanes.