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Halogen-free flame retardants for epoxy resin systems

US8710122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2009
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K3/32
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure relates to flame retardants that are useful for epoxy resin systems. Coating compositions and methods are provided the include an epoxy resin and a phosphate-containing flame retardant wherein the phosphate-containing flame retardant is selected from Group 1 metallic salts of a phosphate of a saccharide, Group 2 salts of a glycerophosphate, and Group 1 metallic salts of a polyphosphate. The provided flame retardants have low toxicity and are friendly to the environment.

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