Thermal degradation of flame-retardant compounds derived from castor oil

Flame‐retardant compounds for polymeric materials from an abundantly available, renewable biosource, castor oil

“…21,22 Castor oil was from Bulk Apothecary (Streetsboro, OH). 21,22 Castor oil was from Bulk Apothecary (Streetsboro, OH).…”

“…Common materials were obtained from commercial sources and purified as appropriate. 21,22 Castor oil was from Bulk Apothecary (Streetsboro, OH).…”

“…[21][22][23] Standard methodology for characterization using spectroscopic, chromatographic and thermal techniques was employed. [21][22][23] Standard methodology for characterization using spectroscopic, chromatographic and thermal techniques was employed.…”

“…21 Phosphorus esters were prepared by treating castor oil with the appropriate phosphoryl chloride in the presence of triethylamine or with an appropriate phosphite in carbon tetrachloride (Atherton-Todd procedure) 23 21 Phosphorus esters were prepared by treating castor oil with the appropriate phosphoryl chloride in the presence of triethylamine or with an appropriate phosphite in carbon tetrachloride (Atherton-Todd procedure) 23 …”

“…Instrumentation used in the characterization of new materials has previously been described in detail. [21][22][23] Standard methodology for characterization using spectroscopic, chromatographic and thermal techniques was employed. [21][22][23]…”