Flexible fire barriers based on natural nonwoven textiles
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- 1 July 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Fire and Materials
- Vol. 26 (4-5) , 243-246
Abstract
These studies aimed at the development of natural fibre containing nonwoven fabrics with limited flammability. For 100% cellulosic fabrics, the presence of a flame retardant was essential for good fire performance, while for blended wool/hemp fabrics, (Wo+Hemp), moderate flame retardant levels were achieved without the addition of chemical treatment. Using cone calorimetry and LOI methods, fire performances were determined and all burning samples emitted low amounts of CO, although noticeable levels of CO2 were evident. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Keywords
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