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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438748 | Flame retardant composition The present invention is a flame-retardant composition comprising a polyolefin polymer, a nano-silicate, a metal hydroxide, and calcium carbonate. The invention also includes a coating prepared from the flame-retardant composition as well as a wire-and-cable constru... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7331400 | Fire resistant and smoke suppressing coatings A surface coating includes fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents dispersed throughout an essentially non-toxic, water-based adhesive binder. The coating comprises a mixture of chemical compounds where each constituent falls into one of six functional gro... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7297192 | Flame retardant and flame-retardant resin composition containing the same and its use The invention relates to a flame retardant, comprising (A) a triazine-phenolic resin, (B) a nitrogen-containing compound, and (C) at least one metal compound, wherein said triazine-phenolic resin has formula (I): wherein, m... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7211293 | Methods, systems and compositions for fire retarding substrates A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7074459 | Method for preserving wood A method for preserving wood which comprises contacting the wood with a complex of a cationic monomeric or polymeric biocide and an anionic monomeric or polymeric biocide. Insoluble complexes may solubilized in water in the form of an emulsion or microemulsion by ad... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6905693 | Intumescent polymer compositions An intumescent polymer composition includes a matrix polymer, an acid catalyst source, a nitrogen source and an ionic phyllosilicate synergist having substantial cationic exchange capacity. Particularly preferred ionic phyllosilicates are montmorillonoids whereas pe... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6764765 | Fire-retardant adhesive, fire-retardant adhesive film using the same, and flat cable A fire-retardant adhesive and a fire-retardant adhesive film, which are suitable for producing flat cables using a non-halogen flame-retardant and have fire-retardant properties rivaling those of halogen flame-retardants while maintaining good electrical insulating ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6596202 | Flame retardant glue composition and method for making the same Cellulosic materials such as wood chips, textile fibers and the like are treated to produce products such as particle board having enhanced fire and heat resistant properties. For example, wood chips are saturated with an eqimolar aqueous solution of mono... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6379578 | Water-based foam fire extinguisher A water-based foam fire extinguisher excellent in foaming properties and film-forming properties in a low temperature region which includes an aqueous solution of at least one member selected among potassium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium phosphate, ammoniu... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6333095 | Flame-retardant adhesive film and flat cable A flame-retardant adhesive film comprises an insulating substrate film, a flame-retardant interlayer provided on the insulating substrate film, and a flame-retardant adhesive layer provided on the flame-retardant interlayer. The flame-retardant interlayer... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6123754 | Wood-impregnating agent and process for its production and use The invention relates to a wood-impregnating agent, which is an emulsion, dispersion or solution of a cationic, quaternary, amphoteric and/or special non-ionic surfactant, the surfactant or surfactants being poorly soluble in water and the dispersion or e... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6102995 | High performance intumescent system for imparting heat/flame resistance to thermally unstable substrates An intumescent composition comprising the dried product of a composition containing as essential components (1) the reaction product of aluminum oxide or aluminum hydroxide hydrate and an organic amine phosphate or a salt thereof, and (2) expandable graph... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6045726 | Fire suppressant A fire suppressant composition is provided which exhibits a low pressure and low flame temperature. The composition comprises ammonium nitrate and a guanidine salt or derivative which produces greater than 3 moles of inert gas per 100 grams of composition... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5948148 | Process and product for rendering a substance flame resistant A process and product for increasing the flame resistance and thermal insulation properties of chemically treated substances, in some cases providing the treated substance with flame resistance at temperatures higher than 1800° C. (direct fire), with no ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5938824 | Supersaturated solutions and a method of preparing supersaturated solutions The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5788912 | Method for producing flame retardant porous products and products produced thereby A method for fire retarding porous products used for thermal energy storage and products produced thereby is provided. The method includes treating the surface of the phase change material-containing porous products with a urea fire-retarding agent. Upon ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5593485 | Extinguishing compositions and process for producing the same A fire proof or extinguishing compositions consisting of diammonium hydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, dicyandiamide, sodium borate decahydrate and water, is characterized in that it is non-toxic, non-polluting and free of chlorofluorocarbon... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5509983 | Method of making fire-resisting synthetic boards A method of making fire-resisting synthetic boards including steps of dipping two pieces of fabric in a coating material prepared by mixing clay powder with a urea, water, a stabilizing agent, latex, sodium chloride, and a pigment; bonding the coated fabr... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5466382 | Synergistic microbicidal combinations containing 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone and certain commercial biocides Synergistic microbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone and one or more known microbicides for more effective, and broader control of microorganisms in various systems.... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5462588 | Flame retarded asphalt composition Described is a flame retarded asphalt composition comprising: a) a bituminous composition; b) a thermoplastic elastomer; c) an inert filler; d) a halogenated flame retardant; and e) an effective flame retardant amount of a nitrogen heterocyclic compositio... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5433773 | Method and composition for treatment of phosphate coated metal surfaces A final seal rinse or pre-treatment for improving the adhesion and corrosion protection afforded by application of organic coatings to metallic substrates, with the seal rinse comprising an aqueous solution of comprising an effective concentration of (2-b... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5391721 | Aqueous film forming foam concentrates for hydrophilic combustible liquids and method for modifying viscosity of same Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates for fighting polar and non-polar fuel and solvent fires, comprising hydrocarbon solvents, hydrocarbon surfactants, fluorosurfactants, high molecular weight polysaccharides, alginates, salts of aryl or alkylary... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5346539 | Flame-retardant adhesive Disclosed is a flame-retardant hot-melt adhesive to be applied to the inner surface of a heat-shrinkable tube, It contains 100 parts by weight of a resin composition having an MI value (190° C.) of 30-220, 5-40 parts by weight of a chloric or bromic flam... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5314530 | Coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame retardant coatings The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslin... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5223178 | Use of certain triazoles to protect materials from fungal attack, articles and compositions Specific triazoles discovered to be useful as industrial fungicides are: 1. -n-butyl--phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propanenitrile 2. ,-diphenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propanenitrile 3. -benzyl--phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propanenitri... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5215581 | Composition and use A particulate inorganic solid, especially hydrated alumina or magnesium hydroxide, which has been treated with a hydroxybenzene derivative of a defined type, particularly a gallate. The treated solid may be incorporated into a polymer especially a thermop... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5190579 | Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods o... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5185214 | One step process for imparting decay resistance and fire retardancy to wood products A one step process for imparting both decay resistance and fire retardancy to wood and cellulosic materials by impregnating the products with a treatment solution composed of a water soluble mixture of a tertiary and quaternary ammonium preservative compo... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5151127 | Weather resistant, fire retardant preservative and protective compositions for the treatment of wood and cellulose products Fire retardation and wood preservation compositions having inorganic salts encapsulated by a water-based acrylic resin solution. The salts are carried by water into the wood or cellulose product to be treated. After the water evaporates, the inorganic sal... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5151225 | Flame retardant composition and method for treating wood A flame retardant composition and associated method for treating wood and other cellulosic materials is disclosed. The composition, in its preferred embodiment, represents and aqueous solution containing a water soluble amide; an oxy-acid of phosphorous; ... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5125967 | Biocidal composition comprising an isothiazolinone derivative and a substituted urea or halogenated aromatic alkyl sulphoxide or sulphone A composition comprises an isothiazolinone or an isothiazolothione and a substituted urea or a halogen-containing aromatic alkyl sulphoxide or sulphone. The isothiazolinone derivative can be 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. The substituted urea may be 3-(... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5106883 | Melamine preparation and stable dispersion of melamine in polyether polyols Melamine preparation comprising 80 to 99.9% by weight of melamine having an average particle size of 0.01 to 0.1 mm and 0.1 to 20% by weight of cyanuric acid or derivatives thereof and a stable dispersion prepared therefrom in polyether polyols, which is ... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5084096 | Biocidal compositions based on polymers of dihydroxy quaternary ammonium salts Biocidally active surface coating compositions have excellent resistance to attack by algae, fungi, and other microorganisms and have high activity against the deposition of biota. The surface coatings exhibit antimicrobial activity against a broad range ... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5009964 | Composition and process for imparting fire retardant properties and improved thermal stability to cellulosic materials A process is provided for forming a fire retardant composition useful for treating cellulosic materials to impart both fire retardant properties and improved thermal stability under high temperature and humidity conditions. The process comprises reacting ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 5007961 | Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods o... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4977262 | Trisubstituted symmetrical triazines Triazine derivatives of the formula: [(NCO)3 R1 R2 R3 ]n (I) are described, wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a ring perhalogenated be... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4879066 | Fire retardant additives and their uses A composition comprising two or more frits of different melting temperatures and optionally one or more ceramic material or basalt or intumescent substance is provided that may be added to a variety of materials to provides or enhance fire resistance. Suc... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4839099 | Fire-retardant for woody materials A fire retardent for woody materials, which is an aqueous solution comprising 100 parts by weight as solids content of a water-soluble 3-(dialkylphosphonopropionamide) represented by the following general formula ##STR1## wherein each of R1... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4729853 | Flame-retarding sealing compounds Flame-retarding sealing compounds based on hydraulic binders are described which are characterized by a content of dehydratable fillers and melamines.... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4724250 | One-component molding material and its use as construction material A one-component molding material based on polyisocyanato-isocyanurates and flameproofing and fireproofing agents, as well as optionally polyisocyanates, fillers and promoters is described which comprises 40 to 80% by weight of the isocyanurate of 1,6-hexa... | 02/09/1988 |
