Troitzs chflamability plastics handbook.pdf

The book commences with an historical synopsis on the topic of fires and an account of the
present situation in fire protection. The market situation for plastics and flame retardants is
covered in some depth. Subsequently the basic principles of the burning process and the
combustion of individual plastics are considered. The thermal properties and burning behavior
of plastics and textiles are examined in the light of the physical and chemical processes taking
place. Methods of rendering plastics and textiles flame retardant and reducing smoke
emissions are covered and the modes of action of flame retardants and smoke suppressants are
explained.