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Fire-retardant polystyrenic compositions

US4230821A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 1979
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/907
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a self-extinguishing polystyrenic composition comprising a polystyrenic resin, a fire-retardant amount of a halogenated organic fire-retardant agent and a benzotriazolic compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or --CH.sub.3 and R.sub.2 is H or --CH.sub.2 N(R.sub.3).sub.2 wherein R.sub.3 is H, an alkyl radical containing from about 1 to 12 carbon atoms or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, in an amount between about 1 and 50% of the weight of said fire-retardant agent.

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