Fire and Polymers IV

Materials and Concepts for Hazard Prevention

• Author(s): Charles A. Wilkie, American Chemical Society. Meeting,
• Publisher: American Chemical Society
• Pages: 421
• ISBN_10: 0841239487
  ISBN_13: 9780841239487
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , Science / Chemistry / Organic , Science / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical , Technology & Engineering / Fire Science , Technology & Engineering / Textiles & Polymers ,

Description:... Worldwide loss of life and property from fire is a huge problem. In addition to education of consumers to use smoke detectors and to use common sense in the household where potential fires may occur, scientists are developing new technologies to enhance fire safety. This book describes some of the key scientific advances in all areas of fire retardancy and has contributions from almost all of the leading worldwide groups who are active in this area.