2007-09-17 02:55:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Brominated polystyrene is an effective flame retardant polymer when composted which polyester, polyamides, and other polymers.
The Bromine inhibits the normal combustion reaction
CnHn + O2 --> CO2 + H2O
by throwing in a halogen
CnHn-1Br + O2 --> NR (the ring can't get oxidized)
ref: http://www.e1.greatlakes.com/content/2ndchinaint.exh.onengineeringplastics.pdf
2007-09-17 03:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know what incombustible means- fabric that won't catch fire.
If you want to know what types of fabric are incombustible- lead.
2007-09-17 10:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most fabrics today are required by law, to be treated with flame retardants.
However, with so many coming from China, we never know, do we? Until it's too late.
2007-09-17 10:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabrics which do not catch fire or liberate a large amount of gases.
2007-09-17 10:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋