Low-cost wool-based fire blocking inter-liners for upholstered furniture

Martini, P.; Spearpoint, Michael; Ingham, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.firesaf.2010.03.005

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“…At international level, few studies were found in the literature research carried out and considering the focus of discussion in this article. They include Martini et al (2010), Spangenberg et al (2010), Chivas et al (2009) and Bovea and Vidal (2004). It reinforces the contribution of this study to the transfer of scientific knowledge in this subject in the academic world.…”

Section: Upstream Downstreamsupporting

confidence: 81%

Cleaner production and life cycle design of upholstered furniture

Rapôso

César

Kiperstok

2012

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This article presents some results of the environmental and organisational aspects that were obtained from a preliminary analysis of the process of manufacturing upholstered furniture at the furniture cluster in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. The method is based on the concepts of pollution prevention and cleaner production that are associated to the concept of product life cycle design. Data were collected through interviews with employees and from direct observation in the company selected for the study case. The results indicate the need for further studies to identify possible modifications in the product and/or in the processes of development of the upholstered furniture produced by the cluster. 218 A. Rapôso et al.The partial conclusions suggest the need for the future application of life cycle assessment in one of the upholstered pieces of furniture to broaden the scope of analysis and improve the efficiency of production through cleaner environmental practices. The original character of the study is associated with the dissemination and incentive of the application of life cycle assessment in micro and small businesses in the Furniture Cluster in the town of Arapiraca in the State of Alagoas, in the Northeast of Brazil.

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Section: Upstream Downstreamsupporting

confidence: 81%

Cleaner production and life cycle design of upholstered furniture

Rapôso

César

Kiperstok

2012

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“…The Zirpro flame retardant (FR) treatment, which can markedly improve the flame resistance of wool, are based on the exhaustion of negatively charged zirconium or titanium complexes onto positively charged wool under acid conditions [ 4 , 5 ]. The Zirpro treatment has become the most commonly used durable FR process for wool [ 6 ]. Based on the Zirpro process, many kinds of acids such as formic acid and hydrochloric acid have been applied along with zirconium or titanium complexes to improve the FR properties of wool fabrics [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ].…”

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Adsorption and Flame Retardant Properties of Bio-Based Phytic Acid on Wool Fabric

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Abstract:Bio-based phytic acid (PA) as a nontoxic naturally occurring compound is a promising prospect for flame-retardant (FR) modifications to polymers. In this work, PA was applied to wool fabric using an exhaustion technique, and the adsorption and FR properties of PA on wool fabric were studied. The flame retardancy of the treated wool fabrics depended greatly on the adsorption quantity of PA, which was related to the pH of treatment solution, immersing temperature and initial PA concentration. The Langmuir adsorption of PA took place due to electrostatic interactions between PA and wool fiber. The limiting oxygen index, vertical burning and pyrolysis combustion flow calorimetry tests revealed that the treated wool fabrics exhibited good flame retardancy. The measurements of the phosphorus content of the burned fabric residues and thermogravimetric analyses suggested that a significant condensed-phase FR action was applicable to the PA treated fabrics. PA treatment was found to have little adverse effect on the whiteness and mechanical performance of wool. Additionally, the washing resistance of the FR fabrics should be further improved.

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“…Furthermore, suitable halogen-free alternatives have been demonstrated in almost all major application areas. A recent demonstration of the efficacy of a low-cost halogen-free interliner (between fabric and foam) able to pass the severe No.5 burning wooden crib test of BS 5852 showed that the thousands of tons of HFRs in home furnishings in the United Kingdom and the United States were unnecessary [31]. In upholstered furniture, a study of the response of 360 foamefabric combinations to the United Kingdom's cigarette and match ignition test (BS 5852), in which 61% of combinations contained at least one fire-retarded component, 32% passed both tests; of these, 38% were without any FR, while 23%, 22%, and 17% had FRs in the cover fabric, the foam, and both, respectively [30].…”

Section: Applications Of Bfrsmentioning

confidence: 99%