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Phosphonate polymers, copolymers, and their respective oligomers as flame retardants for polyester fibers

US9290653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2011
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/696
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyester fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spinning fibers.

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