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Self-extinguishing polymers
Assignee: SNIAVISCOSA NAZIONALE INDUSTRIA APPLICAZIONI VISCOSA SpA Soc
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Filing: 1977-09-15
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Granted: 1981-07-21
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Expires: 1997-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A new composition is described comprising a synthetic, artificial or natu polymer and a flameproofing additive imparting self-extinguishing properties to the composition and to the articles, such as moulded, spun or woven articles, made therefrom, said additive being the product of the reaction of melamine with acidic compounds, such as organic acids or anhydrides and inorganic acids. The process for making said additive by said reaction, preferably in the presence of water, is also described. The said composition may be made by introducing said additive in any manufacturing stage, viz. to the monomers (if the polymer is a synthetic one), to the molten polymer, to polymer solutions such as viscose dope, to polymer chips during extrusion, or to finished products e.g. by applying a finish to fabrics.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldemaro Ciaperoni
- 👤 Antonino Cucinella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:34
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08K; C08K5/00; C08K5/16; C07; C07D; C07D251/00; C07D251/02; C07D251/12; C07D251/26; C07D251/40; C07D251/54; C07D251/70; C08K5/0008; C08K5/0066; D; D01; D01F; D01F1/00; D01F1/02; D01F1/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A self-extinguishing polymeric composition which comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, copolyamides, polyesters, copolyesters, regenerated cellulose, cotton and mixtures thereof and a self-extinguishing additive product (A) prepared by reacting, in the presence of water, and at a temperature from 100° to 300° C., melamine and at lease one acidic compound, said acidic compound being an anhydride selected from the group consisting of acetic, propionic, butyric, phthalic anhydrides, and mixtures thereof; an acid selected from the group consisting of formic, acetic, propionic, butyric acids, and mixtures thereof; or mixtures thereof, said additive product (A) having a nitrogen content of 3 to 60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A self-extinguishing polymeric composition which comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, copolyamides, polyesters, copolyesters, regenerated cellulose, cotton and mixtures thereof and a self-extinguishing additive product (A) prepared by reacting, in the presence of water, and at a temperature from 100° to 300° C., melamine and at lease one acidic compound, said acidic compound being an anhydride selected from the group consisting of acetic, propionic, butyric, phthalic anhydrides, and mixtures thereof; an acid selected from the group consisting of formic, acetic, propionic, butyric acids, and mixtures thereof; or mixtures thereof, said additive product (A) having a nitrogen content of 3 to 60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said acidic compound is an anhydride selected from the group consisting of acetic anhydride, propionic anhydride, butyric anhydride, phthalic anhydride and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the acidic compound is selected from the group consisting of formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
A self-extinguishing polymeric composition which comprises a polyamide polymer and a self-extinguishing additive product (A) having a nitrogen content of 3 to 60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C. and being prepared by reacting, in the presence of caprolactam and water, and at a temperature from 100° to about 300° C., a sufficient amount of melamine with at least one acidic compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid anhydrides and mixtures thereof, to provide caprolactam with additive product (A) present at from 0.5 to 30% by weight of the caprolactam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
A self-extinguishing polymeric composition which comprises a polyamide polymer and a self-extinguishing additive product (A) having a nitrogen content of 3 to 60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C. and being prepared by reacting, in the presence of caprolactam and water, and at a temperature from 100° to about 300° C., a sufficient amount of melamine with at least one acidic compound selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid anhydrides and mixtures thereof, to provide caprolactam with additive product (A) present at from 0.5 to 30% by weight of the caprolactam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 4, wherein said acidic compound is acetic anhydride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
A self-extinguishing additive composition (A) having a nitrogen content of 3-60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C. and being prepared by reacting in the presence of caprolactam and water, and at a temperature from about 100° to 300° C., a sufficient amount of melamine with an acidic compound selected from the group consisting of organic acids and anhydrides of organic acids, to provide caprolactam with additive composition (A) present at from 0.5 to 30% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
A self-extinguishing additive composition (A) having a nitrogen content of 3-60% by weight and a melting point of at least 300° C. and being prepared by reacting in the presence of caprolactam and water, and at a temperature from about 100° to 300° C., a sufficient amount of melamine with an acidic compound selected from the group consisting of organic acids and anhydrides of organic acids, to provide caprolactam with additive composition (A) present at from 0.5 to 30% by weight.
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