HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANTS FOR EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS

摘要

This disclosure relates to flame retardants that are useful for epoxy resin systems. Coating compositions and methods are provided that include an epoxy resin and a phosphate-containing flame retardant wherein the phosphate-containing flame retardant is selected from Group 1 metallic salts of a phosphate of a saccharide, Group 2 salts of a glycerophosphate, and Group 1 metallic salts of a polyphosphate. The provided flame retardants have low toxicity and are friendly to the environment.