ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
The flammability characteristics of tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS-BP), a known carcinogen, has been compared with other tris dibromo alkyl phosphates which show reduced mutagenic responses in experimental studies. The effectiveness of these alternative chemicals in releasing hydrogen bromide (HBr), a recognized combustion inhibitor, has been measured and the results compared with flammability evaluation of polyester fabrics treated with these chemicals. Results indicate that tris(2,3-dibromo-3,3-dimethyl propyl) phosphate, while having reduced mutagenicity and nephrotoxicity in comparison to TRIS-BP, exhibits excellent flame-retardant characteristics when applied to polyester fabrics. Meanwhile, other chemicals studied show comparable flame retardation to TRIS-BP, but with substantial reduced mutagenicity.
Additional Material:
4 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1988.070350218
