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Handbook of Flame Retardants. Edition No. 2

  • Book

  • March 2026
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 6251420

Handbook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition contains an extensive evaluation of the existing literature, products, and patents related to flame retardance. The book provides fundamental information on the ignition and spread of fire, energy effects on ignition, ignition sources, as well as the effects of pressure, oxygen concentration, gravity, buoyancy, airflow, and heat absorption. The topics of combustion, pyrolysis, smoke, and char formation are each covered, as are the properties of 30 chemical groups of flame retardants and the mechanisms of action and outcomes in preventing, delaying, or extinguishing burning material for 21 groups of flame retardants. The final chapter discusses flame retardants, their peculiarities of action, specific mechanisms, applications to different products, and the results of their incorporation. The book is a perfect complement to The Databook of Flame Retardants, Second Edition.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Handbook of Flame Retardants
2. Fire Ignition and Spread
3. Combustion, Pyrolysis, and Smoke and Char Formation
4. Typical Groups of Flame Retardants and Intumescent Additives
5. Mechanisms of Action of Flame Retardants
6. Selection of Flame Retardants for Different Polymers

Authors

George Wypych ChemTec Publishing, Ontario, Canada. George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.