- Author
- Durbetaki, P.
- Title
- Ignition Characteristics of Fabrics Treated With Condensed Phase Active Retardants.
- Coporate
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
- Sponsor
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Contract
- NSF-GRANT-AEN-72-03359-04 NBS-GRANT-G7-9003
- Book or Conf
- Information Council on Fabric Flammability. 12th Annual Meeting. December 6-7, 1978, Information Council on Fabric Flammability, TX, New York City, 118-131 p., 1978
- Keywords
- ignition | fabrics | flame retardant treatments
- Abstract
- During the pase several years large numbers of new fibers, modified fibers and fiber treatments have been introduced in an attempt to reduce the fire hazard of combustible materials used in home furnishings and apparel. Many studies have been conducted to illustrate the chemical mechanisms responsible for the reduced flammability of these materials. A historical overview of the flame retared and use and some qualitative observations have been reported in the literature, there is little quantitative data available on the effect of flame retardant treatments on the ignition of fabrics.