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Citation
(2003), "Progressive Epoxy Polymers introduces a fire and smoke resistant marine epoxy", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 32 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2003.12932eab.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2003, MCB UP Limited
Progressive Epoxy Polymers introduces a fire and smoke resistant marine epoxy
Progressive Epoxy Polymers introduces a fire and smoke resistant marine epoxy
Keywords: Epoxy, Polymers, Environment
Progressive Epoxy Polymers, Inc., announced the introduction of "Fire-DUR" marine epoxy. The epoxy contains a patented, thin film intumescent fire/smoke retardant formulated to pass smoke and fire spread testing. Instead of burning vigorously with thick black smoke like ordinary marine epoxies, Fire-Dur will self extinguish when the fire source is removed and produces only a light white smoke. It works by producing an expanding "char layer" that resists burning and smoking.