- Author
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Gann, R. G.
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Dipert, R. A.
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Drews, M. J.
- Title
- Flammability.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Journal
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Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering,
Vol. 7,
No. 2nd Edition,
154-210,
1986
- Keywords
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flammability
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finishes (fabrics)
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fire resistant materials
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flame retardants
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combustion
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ignition
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smoldering
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extinguishment
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toxic hazards
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heat release
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soot
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thermal degradation
- Abstract
- The combustible material in most fatal fires is polymeric in nature. Whether natural or synthetic, these solid fuels account for 94% of lives lost, 80% of reported injuries, and 94% of property lost in residential fires in the United States.